What is the ICD-10 code for binge eating disorder?

The ICD-10 code for binge eating disorder varies by severity: F50.810 for mild, F50.811 for moderate, F50.812 for severe, and F50.814 for remission.

How is binge eating disorder coded in ICD-10?

Binge eating disorder is coded using F50.81- series, with specific codes based on severity and remission status, such as F50.812 for severe cases.

ICD-10 Coding for Binge Eating Disorder(F50.810, F50.2, F50.81)

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Explore ICD-10 coding for binge eating disorder, including severity-based codes, documentation requirements, and billing considerations.

Also known as:

BEDCompulsive Overeating

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Binge Eating Disorder

F01-F99Primary Range

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
F50.810	Binge eating disorder, mild	Use when the patient has 1-3 binge episodes per week.	1-3 binge episodes per week Marked distress about binge eating
F50.811	Binge eating disorder, moderate	Use when the patient has 4-7 binge episodes per week.	4-7 binge episodes per week Marked distress about binge eating
F50.812	Binge eating disorder, severe	Use when the patient has 8-13 binge episodes per week.	8-13 binge episodes per week Marked distress about binge eating
F50.814	Binge eating disorder, in remission	Use when the patient is in remission with no binge episodes for 6+ months.	No binge episodes for 6+ months Symptoms below diagnostic threshold

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Binge eating disorder, mild

F50.810Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Bulimia nervosaF50.2

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Binge Eating Disorder.

Failure to document BMI when relevant

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate assessment of patient's health status., Regulatory: Potential audit findings for incomplete documentation., Financial: May affect reimbursement if BMI impacts treatment decisions.

Mitigation

Always include BMI in documentation when coding BED., Use ancillary codes for BMI as needed.

Using unspecified codes when severity is documented

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: May result in compliance issues during audits., Data Quality: Affects the accuracy of patient data and treatment plans.

Mitigation

Select the appropriate severity code based on documented frequency of episodes.

Severity documentation

Impact

Inadequate documentation of episode frequency can lead to audit findings.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation of binge episode frequency and associated behaviors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F50.810.

Primary Code

F50.810

Binge eating disorder, mild

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ICD-10 Coding for Binge Eating Disorder(F50.810, F50.2, F50.81)

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