Z72.5
Non-billableHigh risk sexual behavior
Z72.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for High risk sexual behavior. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z72.51 for billing.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHSexuality is a big part of being human. Love, affection and sexual intimacy all play a role in healthy relationships. They also contribute to your sense of well-being. A number of disorders can affect the ability to have or enjoy sex in both men and women . Factors that can affect sexual health include: Fear of unplanned pregnancy Concerns about infertility Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Chronic diseases…
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Includes
- •Promiscuity
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •paraphilias (F65)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Z72.5?
- Z72.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "High risk sexual behavior". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Is Z72.5 a billable code?
- No — Z72.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z72.51) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of Z72.5?
- Z72.5 has 3 more specific child codes, including Z72.51, Z72.52, Z72.53.
- What is excluded from Z72.5?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): paraphilias (F65).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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