F52.21
Billable

Male erectile disorder

Billable / Specific Code

What is Male erectile disorder?

ICD-10-CM F52.21 is the diagnosis code for Male erectile disorder. This code falls under the section "Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors" within Chapter 5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for F52.21

✅ This Code Includes

  • Erectile disorder
  • Psychogenic impotence

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as F52.21. They are mutually exclusive:

  • impotence of organic origin (N52.-)
  • impotence NOS (N52.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F52.21 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is F52.21 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F52.21 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F52.21 mean?

F52.21 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Male erectile disorder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of F52.21?

The parent code of F52.21 is F52.2 ("Sexual arousal disorders"). F52.21 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F52.21 in?

F52.21 is located in Section F50-F59 — "Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use F52.21?

Use F52.21 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Male erectile disorder" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Male erectile disorder?

The ICD-10-CM code for Male erectile disorder is F52.21.

Can F52.21 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F52.21 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F52.21 in?

F52.21 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from F52.21?

Type 1 Excludes for F52.21 include: impotence of organic origin (N52.-); impotence NOS (N52.-).

Is F52.21 valid for 2026?

Yes, F52.21 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
F52.21
Male erectile disorder
Billable / Specific Code
5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
F50-F59 — Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors
2026 ICD-10-CM