ICD-10-CM F50.2: Bulimia nervosa

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for F50.2

Bulimia nervosa

Coding Notes & Guidelines for F50.2

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type (F50.02-)

Inclusion Terms
  • Bulimia NOS
  • Hyperorexia nervosa
Inclusion Terms

Bulimia nervosa with 1-3 episodes of inappropriate compensatory behavior per week

Inclusion Terms

Bulimia nervosa with 4-7 episodes of inappropriate compensatory behavior per week

Inclusion Terms

Bulimia nervosa with 8-13 episodes of inappropriate compensatory behavior per week

Inclusion Terms

Bulimia nervosa with 14 or more episodes of inappropriate compensatory behavior per week

Inclusion Terms
  • Bulimia nervosa, in full remission
  • Bulimia nervosa, in partial remission

Parent Code (Less Specific):

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.