F50.812
Billable

Binge eating disorder, severe

Billable / Specific Code

What is Binge eating disorder, severe?

ICD-10-CM F50.812 is the diagnosis code for Binge eating disorder, severe. This code falls under the section "Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors" within Chapter 5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for F50.812

✅ This Code Includes

  • Binge eating disorder with 8-13 binge eating episodes per week

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F50.812 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is F50.812 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F50.812 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F50.812 mean?

F50.812 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Binge eating disorder, severe". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of F50.812?

The parent code of F50.812 is F50.81 ("Binge eating disorder"). F50.812 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F50.812 in?

F50.812 is located in Section F50-F59 — "Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use F50.812?

Use F50.812 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Binge eating disorder, severe" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Binge eating disorder, severe?

The ICD-10-CM code for Binge eating disorder, severe is F50.812.

Can F50.812 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F50.812 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F50.812 in?

F50.812 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is F50.812 valid for 2026?

Yes, F50.812 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
F50.812
Binge eating disorder, severe
Billable / Specific Code
5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
F50-F59 — Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors
2026 ICD-10-CM