What is the ICD-10 code for decreased libido?

The ICD-10 code for decreased libido is R68.82, used for general reporting without a specific diagnosis. For diagnosed HSDD, use F52.0.

When should F52.0 be used instead of R68.82?

Use F52.0 when decreased libido meets the criteria for HSDD, including distress and duration of at least six months.

ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Libido(R68.82, E29.1, F52.0)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for decreased libido, including R68.82 and F52.0. Understand documentation requirements and clinical validation.

Also known as:

Low Sexual DesireReduced LibidoLoss of Sexual Desire

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Decreased Libido

R00-R99Primary Range

Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
R68.82	Decreased libido	Use when libido loss is a symptom without meeting HSDD criteria.	Patient-reported low desire Absence of HSDD criteria
F52.0	Hypoactive sexual desire disorder	Use for diagnosed HSDD with distress and duration criteria met.	≥6 months duration Clinically significant distress Exclusion of relationship conflicts
E29.1	Testicular hypofunction	Use when decreased libido is due to male hypogonadism.	AM total testosterone <300 ng/dL

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Decreased libido

R68.82Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Hypoactive sexual desire disorderF52.0

Decreased libidoR68.82

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Decreased Libido.

Documenting 'low libido' without context.

Impact

Clinical: Leads to misdiagnosis., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential reimbursement issues.

Mitigation

Always include duration and distress., Link symptoms to potential causes.

Using R68.82 as principal diagnosis without linked etiology.

Impact

Reimbursement: May affect DRG assignment and reimbursement., Compliance: Violates CMS 'symptoms as PDx' rules., Data Quality: Leads to inaccurate data representation.

Mitigation

Ensure to code the underlying condition first.

Principal Diagnosis Selection

Impact

Using symptom codes as principal diagnosis.

Mitigation

Always code underlying conditions first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with R68.82.

Primary Code

R68.82

Decreased libido

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ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Libido(R68.82, E29.1, F52.0)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for decreased libido?

When should F52.0 be used instead of R68.82?

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