F50 ICD-10-CM Code: Eating disorders
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
F50Eating disorders
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where F50 sits
- 1
Chapter 5
Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
- 2
Section
Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors (F50-F59)
- 3
Category F50
Eating disorders
- 4
Code F50
Eating disorders
More specific choices
Codes under F50
F50 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for F50.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for F50.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for F50.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- anorexia NOS (R63.0)
- feeding problems of newborn (P92.-)
- polyphagia (R63.2)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- feeding difficulties (R63.3-)
- feeding disorder in infancy or childhood (F98.2-)
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code F50 mean?
F50 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Eating disorders.”
Is F50 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. F50 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is F50 located in ICD-10-CM?
F50 is listed in Chapter 5, Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99), within Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors (F50-F59) (F50–F59), under category F50, Eating disorders.
What coding notes are listed for F50?
No inclusion terms are listed for F50 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: anorexia NOS (R63.0); feeding problems of newborn (P92.-); polyphagia (R63.2). Excludes2 notes: feeding difficulties (R63.3-); feeding disorder in infancy or childhood (F98.2-).
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