F50 – Eating disorders
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors
ICD-10-CM code
F50
- Code
F50(claims format:F50)- Description
- Eating disorders
- 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
Billable codes under F50
F50 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- F50.0 – Anorexia nervosaHeader (more codes below)
- F50.2 – Bulimia nervosaHeader (more codes below)
- F50.8 – Other eating disordersHeader (more codes below)
- F50.9 – Eating disorder, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for F50
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code F50?
F50 is the ICD-10-CM code for eating disorders, in the block F50-F59 (Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors).
Is F50 a billable code?
No. F50 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.