F65.5 – Sadomasochism
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of adult personality and behavior
ICD-10-CM code
F65.5
- Code
F65.5(claims format:F655)- Description
- Sadomasochism
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
- Block
- F60-F69 Disorders of adult personality and behavior
- Parent codes
- F65
Billable codes under F65.5
F65.5 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- F65.50 – Sadomasochism, unspecifiedBillable
- F65.51 – Sexual masochismBillable
- F65.52 – Sexual sadismBillable
Related codes in F65
- F65.0 – FetishismBillable
- F65.1 – Transvestic fetishismBillable
- F65.2 – ExhibitionismBillable
- F65.3 – VoyeurismBillable
- F65.4 – PedophiliaBillable
- F65.8 – Other paraphiliasHeader
- F65.9 – Paraphilia, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code F65.5?
F65.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for sadomasochism, in the block F60-F69 (Disorders of adult personality and behavior).
Is F65.5 a billable code?
No. F65.5 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does F65.5 belong to?
It belongs to category F65 – Paraphilias.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.