2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F50.819Binge eating disorder, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F50-F59›F50

ICD-10-CM F50.819
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F50.819 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for binge eating disorder, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as binge eating behavior. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Feeding and eating disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F50.819
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Binge eating disorder, unspecified
Short Description
Binge eating disorder, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
F50.81
Binge eating disorder

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF50-F59Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors
CategoryF50Eating disorders
This CodeF50.819Binge eating disorder, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Binge eating behavior
  • Binge eating disorder
  • Compulsive eating pattern

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MBD010
Feeding and eating disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement F50.819 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • F50.81 - Binge eating disorder
FY 2025AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2024.
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About F50.819Overview

Is F50.819 (Binge eating disorder) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report binge eating disorder, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.