ICD-10 F50
Non-Billable HeaderEating disorders
About ICD-10-CM F50
ICD-10-CM code F50 represents Eating disorders. This is a non-billable header code in the Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental chapter (block F50). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM F50 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with F50. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- anorexia NOS (R63.0)
- feeding problems of newborn (P92.-)
- polyphagia (R63.2)
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of F50, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- feeding difficulties (R63.3-)
- feeding disorder in infancy or childhood (F98.2-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for F50
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list F50 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing F50.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but F50 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with F50
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To F50
Other codes in section F50-F59 (Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors).
ICD-10 F50, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code F50 billable? +
No, F50 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block F50 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for F50? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with F50): anorexia NOS (R63.0); feeding problems of newborn (P92.-); polyphagia (R63.2)
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for F50? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): feeding difficulties (R63.3-); feeding disorder in infancy or childhood (F98.2-)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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