F50Header code — not billable

Eating disorders

Chapter
5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Category
F50
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category F50

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F50?

F50 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Eating disorders.

Is F50 a billable code?

No. F50 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is F50 in?

F50 falls under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.

When did F50 become effective?

F50 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to F50?

F50 belongs to category F50, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.