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ICD-10 Coding for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder(F52.22)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

FSADFemale Arousal Disorder

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Female Sexual Arousal Disorder

F52.2-F52.22Primary Range

Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition

This range includes codes specific to sexual dysfunctions, including FSAD, which is not due to physiological or substance-related causes.

Key Information: ICD-10 code for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder

Essential facts and insights about Female Sexual Arousal Disorder

The ICD-10 code for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder is F52.22, applicable when no physiological or substance-related causes are present.

Primary ICD-10-CM Code for fsad

Female sexual arousal disorder
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Absence of genital response and subjective arousal for at least 6 months

documentation Criteria

  • Documented distress and exclusion of physiological causes

Applicable To

  • Persistent inability to attain or maintain adequate lubrication-swelling response

Excludes

  • Sexual dysfunction due to a general medical condition (F52.8)
  • Substance-induced sexual dysfunction (F52.9)

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Absence of subjective arousal despite adequate stimulation
  • Symptoms persistent for at least 6 months
  • Causes clinically significant distress

Code-Specific Risks

  • Confusion with dyspareunia (F52.6) or vaginismus (F52.5)
  • Incorrectly coding when physiological causes are present

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation excludes physiological causes to avoid Excludes2 conditions.

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that should be used in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

Other sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition

F52.08
Use when there is a comorbidity with another sexual dysfunction, such as orgasmic disorder.

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions to the primary diagnosis.

Dyspareunia

F52.6
Use F52.6 when pain during intercourse is the primary complaint without arousal dysfunction.

Vaginismus

F52.5
Use F52.5 when involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles is the primary issue.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Female Sexual Arousal Disorder to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code F52.22.

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate diagnosis and treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation Strategy

Use structured templates, Ensure detailed symptom documentation

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records and statistics.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure documentation specifies absence of arousal rather than pain or muscle contraction.

Impact

Including physiological causes in documentation can lead to incorrect coding.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure thorough review of patient history and exclusion of physiological causes.

Documentation errors, coding pitfalls, and audit risks are interconnected aspects of medical coding and billing. Addressing all three areas helps ensure accurate coding, optimal reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICD-10 coding for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

GYN Progress Note

Specialty: Gynecology

Required Elements

  • Subjective arousal assessment
  • Genital response documentation
  • Duration and distress level
  • Exclusion of physiological causes

Example Documentation

Patient reports no genital swelling or lubrication during sexual activity for 8 months, causing significant relationship distress.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Patient reports sexual difficulties.
Good Documentation Example
Patient meets DSM-5-TR criteria for FSAD: No genital swelling/lubrication during partnered or solo sexual activity for 9 months, causing relationship distress.
Explanation
The good example provides specific symptoms, duration, and impact, meeting documentation requirements.

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