F50.81Header code — not billable
Binge eating disorder
- Chapter
- 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Category
- F50
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category F50
F50Eating disordersF50.0Anorexia nervosaF50.00Anorexia nervosa, unspecifiedYesF50.01Anorexia nervosa, restricting typeF50.010Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, mildYesF50.011Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, moderateYesF50.012Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, severeYesF50.013Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, extremeYesF50.014Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, in remissionYesF50.019Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, unspecifiedYesF50.02Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging typeF50.020Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type, mildYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code F50.81?
F50.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Binge eating disorder.
Is F50.81 a billable code?
No. F50.81 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 F50.81 in?
F50.81 falls under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
When did F50.81 become effective?
F50.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to F50.81?
F50.81 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.