ICD-10 Code F52 – Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F52 – Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition
What it is
F52 identifies sexual dysfunctions that are not explained by a substance, medication, or known physical condition. Use it for problems such as desire, arousal, orgasm, or pain concerns when documentation supports a nonorganic cause.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Records may describe persistent difficulty with sexual interest, arousal, orgasm, or intercourse-related pain, with no identified physiologic or substance-related cause.
When to use this code
Use F52 when the provider documents a sexual dysfunction and specifically rules out a substance effect or known physiological condition. It may apply in outpatient, behavioral health, or primary care notes when the diagnosis is stated clearly. Check documentation if the chart does not specify the type of dysfunction.
Do not use for
Do not use F52 when the problem is due to a medication, drug, or alcohol effect, or when a documented medical condition explains the dysfunction. Check documentation if the cause is uncertain.
Coding tip
Code only the documented dysfunction subtype and verify that the provider excluded organic or substance-related causes.