ICD-10 Code F50.81 – Binge Eating Disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F50.81 – Binge eating disorder
What it is
Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder marked by repeated episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food with a sense of loss of control. It is not the same as occasional overeating.
Clinical signs
Common features include eating rapidly, eating until uncomfortably full, eating when not physically hungry, and feeling distress or guilt afterward. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use F50.81 when the record documents binge eating disorder as the diagnosis, especially when the provider notes recurrent binge episodes and associated distress. Code it when the condition is being evaluated, treated, or monitored. Check documentation if the note only says overeating or obesity without a confirmed disorder.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, or isolated overeating without binge episodes. Do not assign it when documentation is insufficient or the diagnosis is only suspected.
Coding tip
Confirm that the provider explicitly documents binge eating disorder, not just “binge eating” or weight concerns.