F50.81 – Binge eating disorder

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code F50.81

Code: F50.81 (claims format: F5081)
Description: Binge eating disorder
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
Block: F50-F59 Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors
Parent codes: F50 › F50.8

Billable codes under F50.81

F50.81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

F50.810 – Binge eating disorder, mildBillable
F50.811 – Binge eating disorder, moderateBillable
F50.812 – Binge eating disorder, severeBillable
F50.813 – Binge eating disorder, extremeBillable
F50.814 – Binge eating disorder, in remissionBillable
F50.819 – Binge eating disorder, unspecifiedBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

F50 – Eating disorders

Excludes1 (not coded here):

anorexia NOS (R63.0)
feeding problems of newborn (P92.-)
polyphagia (R63.2)

Excludes2 (not included here):

feeding difficulties (R63.3-)
feeding disorder in infancy or childhood (F98.2-)

Index terms for F50.81

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in F50.8

F50.82 – Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorderBillable
F50.83 – Pica in adultsBillable
F50.84 – Rumination disorder in adultsBillable
F50.89 – Other specified eating disorderBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F50.81?

F50.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for binge eating disorder, in the block F50-F59 (Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors).

Is F50.81 a billable code?

No. F50.81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does F50.81 belong to?

It belongs to category F50 – Eating disorders.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.