ICD-10-CM F50.0: Anorexia nervosa

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for F50.0

Anorexia nervosa

Coding Notes & Guidelines for F50.0

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • loss of appetite (R63.0)
  • psychogenic loss of appetite (F50.89)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

bulimia nervosa (F50.2-)

Inclusion Terms

Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, with a body mass index greater than or equal to 17 kg/m2

Inclusion Terms

Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, with a body mass index of 16.0-16.99 kg/m2

Inclusion Terms

Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, with a body mass index of 15.0-15.99 kg/m2

Inclusion Terms

Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, with a body mass index of less than 15.0 kg/m2

Inclusion Terms
  • Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, in full remission
  • Anorexia nervosa, restricting type, in partial remission
Inclusion Terms

Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type, with a body mass index greater than or equal to 17 kg/m2

Inclusion Terms

Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type, with a body mass index of 16.0-16.99 kg/m2

Inclusion Terms

Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type, with a body mass index of 15.0-15.99 kg/m2

Inclusion Terms

Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type, with a body mass index of less than 15.0 kg/m2

Inclusion Terms
  • Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type, in full remission
  • Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type, in partial remission

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About ICD-10-CM Code F50.0 (Anorexia nervosa)

ICD-10-CM code F50.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM F50.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about F50.0 - Anorexia nervosa. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Anorexia nervosa.