
2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 302.5
Trans-sexualism
- There are 4 ICD-9-CM codes below 302.5 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
- Severe gender dysphoria, coupled with a persistent desire for the physical characteristics and social roles that connote the opposite biological sex. (apa, dsm-iv, 1994)
- The urge to belong to the opposite sex that may include surgical procedures to modify the sex organs in order to appear as the opposite sex
302.5 Excludes

Applies To
- Sex reassignment surgery status