F50

Non-billable

Eating disorders

F50 is the ICD-10-CM code for Eating disorders. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as F50.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
F01-F99
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are eating disorders? Eating disorders are serious mental health disorders. They involve severe problems with your thoughts about food and your eating behaviors. You may eat much less or much more than you need. Eating disorders are medical conditions; they are not a lifestyle choice. They affect your body's ability to get proper nutrition. This can lead to health issues, such as heart and kidney problems, or…

Read more about Eating Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

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-)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F50?
F50 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Eating disorders". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F50 a billable code?
No — F50 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as F50.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of F50?
F50 has 4 more specific child codes, including F50.0, F50.2, F50.8.
What is excluded from F50?
Excludes1 (not coded here): anorexia NOS (R63.0); feeding problems of newborn (P92.-); polyphagia (R63.2).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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