Frotteurism

This code represents a paraphilic disorder characterized by recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving touching and rubbing against a nonconsenting person, typically in crowded public places. The individual experiences significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning due to these urges or behaviors, or has acted on them with a nonconsenting person.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of frotteurism, meeting the diagnostic criteria outlined in the DSM-5. This typically involves a pattern of nonconsensual touching or rubbing for sexual gratification, causing distress or impairment. Supporting documentation should include a psychiatric evaluation detailing the specific paraphilic behavior, its duration, and its impact on the patient's life.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "frotteurism" or describes the characteristic nonconsensual touching/rubbing behavior for sexual arousal.
• Do not confuse with other paraphilic disorders; this code is specific to frotteurism.
• Code only when the behavior causes clinically significant distress or impairment, or the individual has acted on the urges with a nonconsenting person.