F50

Eating disorders

Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder characterized by abnormal eating behaviors and body image disturbances.

ICD code:

F50

Range:

F50-F59

Category:

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

Subcategory:

Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors

To what category of health conditions does the ICD code F50 Eating disorders apply?

Eating disorders.

What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F50?

Underlying physical condition, if applicable, such as substance use disorder or medical condition contributing to the eating disorder.

What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F50?

Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, other specified feeding or eating disorders.

Clinical Information

Eating disorders involve disturbances in eating behavior or body image that lead to significant distress or impairment in daily functioning. These disorders may include inadequate or excessive food intake, preoccupation with body weight or shape, and compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or excessive exercise.

Additional Codes may apply

F50.1: Atypical anorexia nervosa - Similar features to anorexia nervosa but with less significant weight loss or without meeting all criteria for anorexia nervosa.

F50.3: Atypical bulimia nervosa - Similar features to bulimia nervosa but with less frequent binge eating or compensatory behaviors.

F50.8: Other eating disorders - Other specified subtypes or presentations of eating disorders.