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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bulimia Nervosa

ICD-10 Coding for Bulimia Nervosa

F50.21
F50.22
F50.23

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bulimia nervosa includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Bulimia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bulimia Nervosa

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bulimia Nervosa

Use ICD-10 code F50.21 for bulimia nervosa, mild, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bulimia nervosa, mild

Billable Code
F50.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • 1-3 binge/purge episodes per week

Applicable To

  • • 1-3 binge/purge episodes weekly

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the frequency of binge/purge episodes clearly.

Bulimia nervosa, moderate

Billable Code
F50.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • 4-7 binge/purge episodes per week

Applicable To

  • • 4-7 binge/purge episodes weekly

Important Notes

  • • Document any electrolyte imbalances clearly.

Bulimia nervosa, severe

Billable Code
F50.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • 8-13 binge/purge episodes per week

Applicable To

  • • 8-13 binge/purge episodes weekly

Important Notes

  • • Document all severe complications and frequency of episodes.

Bulimia nervosa, extreme

Billable Code
F50.24
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • 14+ binge/purge episodes per week

Applicable To

  • • 14+ binge/purge episodes weekly

Important Notes

  • • Document all life-threatening complications and frequency of episodes.

Bulimia nervosa, in remission

Billable Code
F50.25
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No binge/purge episodes for at least 3 months

Applicable To

  • • Partial or full remission

Important Notes

  • • Document the duration of remission and any ongoing treatment.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z68.-

Document BMI whenever available to support the diagnosis.

Use in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

E87.6

Use if the patient presents with hypokalemia.

Use in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bulimia?

As of October 1, 2024, bulimia nervosa is coded using F50.20-F50.25, depending on severity and remission status.

How do you code bulimia nervosa?

Code bulimia nervosa based on severity: F50.21 for mild, F50.22 for moderate, F50.23 for severe, F50.24 for extreme, and F50.25 for remission.

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