F50.020

✓ Billable

Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type, mild

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)

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Also Known As

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

❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

  • bulimia nervosa (F50.2-)
  • loss of appetite (R63.0)
  • psychogenic loss of appetite (F50.89)
  • anorexia NOS (R63.0)
  • feeding problems of newborn (P92.-)
  • polyphagia (R63.2)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • feeding difficulties (R63.3-)
  • feeding disorder in infancy or childhood (F98.2-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code F50.020 represents anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type, mild. This code falls under the Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that F50.020 has 6 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code F50.020?

ICD-10-CM code F50.020 is "Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type, mild". It belongs to the category: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99).

Is F50.020 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, F50.020 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with F50.020?

F50.020 has 6 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can F50.020 be coded with other codes?

F50.020 has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

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Code Information

CodeF50.020
BillableYes
ParentF50.02
CategoryMental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
Excludes16 rule(s)
Excludes22 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)