F65.5Header code — not billable

Sadomasochism

Chapter
5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Category
F65
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category F65

F65ParaphiliasF65.0FetishismYesF65.1Transvestic fetishismYesF65.2ExhibitionismYesF65.3VoyeurismYesF65.4PedophiliaYesF65.50Sadomasochism, unspecifiedYesF65.51Sexual masochismYesF65.52Sexual sadismYesF65.8Other paraphiliasF65.81FrotteurismYesF65.89Other paraphiliasYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F65.5?

F65.5 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Sadomasochism.

Is F65.5 a billable code?

No. F65.5 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is F65.5 in?

F65.5 falls under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.

When did F65.5 become effective?

F65.5 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to F65.5?

F65.5 belongs to category F65, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.