- F52
- Behavioural Syndromes
Sexual Dysfunction Not Caused by Organic Disorder or Disease (F52)
DSM-5-TR: Sexual Dysfunctions
ICD-10-AM and DSM-5-TR may classify conditions differently. Refer to APA and WHO for complete diagnostic criteria.
Key Facts
- ICD-10 RangeF50-F59
- Subcodes10 subcodes
- Australian PrevalenceSexual dysfunction affects approximately 40% of Australian women and 20% of Australian men at some point. Prevalence increases with age.
- Global PrevalenceSexual dysfunction affects approximately 40-45% of women and 20-30% of men worldwide.
Overview
Sexual dysfunction covers the various ways in which an individual is unable to participate in a sexual relationship as they would wish. Sexual response is a psychosomatic process and both psychological and somatic factors are usually involved.
ICD-10-AM Subcodes
| Code | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F52.0 | Lack or loss of sexual desire | Loss of sexual desire, the principal problem, not secondary to other sexual difficulties. |
| F52.1 | Sexual aversion and lack of sexual enjoyment | Prospect of sexual interaction produces sufficient anxiety or fear that sexual activity is avoided, or sexual responses occur normally but without pleasurable experience. |
| F52.2 | Failure of genital response | Erectile dysfunction in men; vaginal dryness in women — of psychogenic origin. |
| F52.3 | Orgasmic dysfunction | Orgasm does not occur or is markedly delayed. |
| F52.4 | Premature ejaculation | Inability to delay ejaculation sufficiently to enjoy intercourse. |
| F52.5 | Nonorganic vaginismus | Spasm of the pelvic floor muscles surrounding the vagina, causing occlusion of the vaginal opening. |
| F52.6 | Nonorganic dyspareunia | Pain during sexual intercourse not caused by a physical disorder. |
| F52.7 | Excessive sexual drive | Nymphomania or satyriasis. |
| F52.8 | Other sexual dysfunction | Other specified sexual dysfunction of nonorganic origin. |
| F52.9 | Unspecified sexual dysfunction | Unspecified sexual dysfunction not caused by organic disorder. |
Classification Boundaries
Includes
- Psychogenic impotence
- Psychogenic dyspareunia
- Psychogenic vaginismus
Excludes1 (coded elsewhere)
- Organic erectile dysfunction (N48.4)
- Organic dyspareunia (N94.1)
Australian Clinical Context
Sexual dysfunction is commonly encountered in Australian general practice. The Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine provides clinical guidelines. Psychological therapy (including sensate focus therapy) is first-line treatment. PBS-subsidised medications include PDE5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction.
Medicare (MBS) Pathways
Better Access to Mental Health Care
The primary Medicare pathway for mental health treatment in Australia. Requires a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) referral. Available for any clinically diagnosed mental disorder.
10 individual + 10 group sessions per calendar year
| Provider Type | MBS Items | Session Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologist | 80000–80025 | Psychological therapy (higher rebate) |
| Registered Psychologist | 80100–80123 | Focused psychological strategies |
| Occupational Therapist | 80125–80145 | Focused psychological strategies |
| Social Worker | 80150–80175 | Focused psychological strategies |
| Psychiatrist | 291, 296–299, 300–308 | Psychiatric consultation |
GP referral items: 2700, 2701, 2715, 2717
Eligibility: Any clinically diagnosed mental disorder as defined by WHO ICD-10 Chapter V. Requires a GP or psychiatrist referral.
Exclusions:
- Intellectual disability (use Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder pathway or specialist referral)
- Dementia and organic mental disorders (use specialist referral pathway)
- Tobacco use disorder
Grounded Scribe suggests the right MBS item codes from your recording so you can claim accurately without re-keying.
Reference information sourced from MBS Online (mbsonline.gov.au). Item availability, rebates, and eligibility criteria may change. This is not billing advice — always verify current items before claiming. Last verified: April 2026.
Clinical Documentation Notes
DSM-5-TR has reorganised sexual dysfunctions and renamed several categories. Document the specific dysfunction, duration, whether lifelong or acquired, and whether generalised or situational. Exclude organic causes.
Related Diagnostic Codes
ICD-10-AM diagnostic codes commonly associated with the Sexual Dysfunction Not Caused by Organic Disorder or Disease (F52).
References
- World Health Organization. ICD-10-AM.
- American Psychiatric Association. DSM-5-TR. 2022.
This tool calculates scores based on published guidelines for professional reference. It does not provide clinical diagnoses. Scores are provided as reference information only and should be interpreted by a qualified practitioner in the context of a comprehensive assessment.
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