F50.81 ICD-10-CM Code: Binge eating disorder
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
F50.81Binge eating disorder
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where F50.81 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
Subcategory F50.8
Other eating disorders
- 5
Code F50.81
Binge eating disorder
Codes under F50.81
F50.81 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for F50.81.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for F50.81.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for F50.81.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for F50.81.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for F50.81.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code F50.81 mean?
F50.81 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Binge eating disorder.”
Is F50.81 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. F50.81 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 F50.81 located in ICD-10-CM?
F50.81 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 and subcategory F50.8, Other eating disorders.
What coding notes are listed for F50.81?
No inclusion terms are listed for F50.81 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.