F50.020
✓ BillableAnorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type, mild
Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
Also Known As
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules 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.
Related Codes in F50.02
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)