ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for F50.2
Bulimia nervosa
Coding Notes & Guidelines for F50.2
anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type (F50.02-)
- Bulimia NOS
- Hyperorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa with 1-3 episodes of inappropriate compensatory behavior per week
Bulimia nervosa with 4-7 episodes of inappropriate compensatory behavior per week
Bulimia nervosa with 8-13 episodes of inappropriate compensatory behavior per week
Bulimia nervosa with 14 or more episodes of inappropriate compensatory behavior per week
- Bulimia nervosa, in full remission
- Bulimia nervosa, in partial remission
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About ICD-10-CM Code F50.2 (Bulimia nervosa)
ICD-10-CM code F50.2 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 F50.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about F50.2 - Bulimia 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 Bulimia nervosa.