What is the ICD-10 code for low libido?

The ICD-10 code for low libido is R68.82, used when no specific underlying condition is identified.

How do you code low libido due to low testosterone?

Use E29.1 for low libido secondary to testicular hypofunction with confirmed low testosterone levels.

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

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Explore the ICD-10 coding for low libido, including primary and differential codes, documentation requirements, and clinical validation criteria.

Also known as:

Decreased LibidoHypoactive Sexual Desire

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Low 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 decreased libido is idiopathic and not linked to an underlying condition.	Duration of symptoms Exclusion of organic causes Distress level documentation
E29.1	Testicular hypofunction	Use when decreased libido is secondary to low testosterone levels.	Two AM fasting testosterone levels <300 ng/dL LH/FSH results

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Decreased libido

R68.82Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Testicular hypofunctionE29.1

Use when low libido is due to confirmed testicular hypofunction.

Hypoactive sexual desire disorderF52.0

Use for psychogenic causes of decreased libido.

Decreased libidoR68.82

Use when no endocrine cause is identified.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Low Libido.

Failure to document exclusion of depression

Impact

Clinical: Misdiagnosis of the underlying cause., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Use PHQ-9 to assess depression, Document results in patient record

Using R68.82 when an underlying condition is present

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect sequencing can lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Ensure the underlying condition is coded first, such as E29.1 for testicular hypofunction.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

High audit risk when using R68.89 instead of R68.82.

Mitigation

Ensure specific codes are used with complete documentation.

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 Low Libido(R68.82, E29.1, F52.0)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for low libido?

How do you code low libido due to low testosterone?

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