F50
Non-billableEating disorders
Eating disorders
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
F50-F59
Child Codes
4
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- disorders of psychological development
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Disorder, EatingC0013473
- Disorders, EatingC0013473
- Eating DisorderC0013473
- Eating DisordersC0013473
- Eating disorderC0013473
- Eating disorder (disorder)C0013473
- Eating disorder, unspecifiedC0013473
- Eating disordersC0013473
- Eating disorders and disturbancesC0013473
- eating disorderC0013473
- eating disordersC0013473
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code F50?
ICD-10-CM code F50 represents "Eating disorders". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is F50 a billable code?
No, F50 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under F50.
What chapter is F50 in?
F50 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What codes cannot be used with F50?
F50 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: anorexia NOS (R63.0); feeding problems of newborn (P92.-); polyphagia (R63.2).
What are the subcategories under F50?
F50 has 4 child codes, including: F50.0 (Anorexia nervosa), F50.2 (Bulimia nervosa), F50.8 (Other eating disorders), F50.9 (Eating disorder, unspecified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for F50?
F50 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0013473. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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