F50.8
Non-billableOther eating disorders
Other eating disorders
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other eating disorders?
The ICD-10-CM code for other eating disorders is F50.8. The full clinical description is "Other eating disorders". F50.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code F50.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code F50.8 represents “Other eating disorders”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is F50.8 a billable code?
No, F50.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under F50.8.
What chapter is F50.8 in?
F50.8 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What codes cannot be used with F50.8?
F50.8 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 F50.8?
F50.8 has 5 child codes, including: F50.81 (Binge eating disorder), F50.82 (Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder), F50.83 (Pica in adults), F50.84 (Rumination disorder in adults), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for F50.8?
F50.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0029587. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does F50.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other eating disorders affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of F50.8?
F50.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 6B8Z (Feeding or eating disorders, unspecified).
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