F65.5

Non-billable

Sadomasochism

F65.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Sadomasochism. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as F65.50 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
F01-F99
Parent
F65
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

A preference for sexual activity which involves the infliction of pain or humiliation, or bondage. If the subject prefers to be the recipient of such stimulation this is called masochism; if the provider, sadism. Often an individual obtains sexual excitement from both sadistic and masochistic activities.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F65.5?
F65.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Sadomasochism". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F65.5 a billable code?
No — F65.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as F65.50) for billing.
What are the subcodes of F65.5?
F65.5 has 3 more specific child codes, including F65.50, F65.51, F65.52.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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