2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F50.83Pica in adults
ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F50-F59›F50
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
F50.83 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pica in adults. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 887. The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to adult patients (age 15 through 124). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Feeding and eating disorders.
F50.83 does not risk-adjust for Medicare Advantage under the CMS-HCC V28 model. It still risk-adjusts in the RxHCC Part D (V08) category 133 for payment year 2026.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Code EditsBilling
Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for F50.83.
Medicare Risk Adjustment (HCC)Billing
F50.83 does not risk-adjust for Medicare Advantage under the CMS-HCC V28 model, but it maps to payment categories in the other CMS models shown below.
Source: CMS Payment Year 2026 risk adjustment mappings and model software. Weights are relative factors, not dollar amounts; a beneficiary's total RAF also includes demographics and interactions. Browse all CMS-HCC categories.
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Pica in adults, in remission
Type 1 Excludes
- pica in infancy and childhood F98.3
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
Disorder (of) See Also: Disease;
in adults (in remission) F50.83
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Code History & ChangesHistory
Replacement F50.83 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):
- F50.89 - Other specified eating disorder
Questions About F50.83Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for pica in adults?
The ICD-10-CM code for pica in adults is F50.83 (sometimes written as F5083). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Is F50.83 (Other eating disorders) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report pica in adults on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does F50.83 group to?
When pica in adults is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 887 (other Mental Disorder Diagnoses), which carries a relative weight of 1.0709. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Who can F50.83 be reported for?
The Medicare Code Editor checks pica in adults against patient demographics: this code is intended for adult patients (age 15 through 124). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.
Does F50.83 risk-adjust for Medicare Advantage payment?
Not for Medicare Advantage: F50.83 maps to no category in the CMS-HCC V28 model. It still risk-adjusts in the RxHCC Part D (V08) category 133 (Anxiety and Other Psychiatric Disorders).
