ICD-10 Code F50.811 – Binge eating disorder, moderate (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F50.811 – Binge eating disorder, moderate
What it is
F50.811 identifies binge eating disorder with moderate severity. Use it when documentation states recurrent binge-eating episodes with moderate impact, without compensatory behaviors such as purging.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include eating unusually large amounts in a short time, loss of control during episodes, and distress afterward. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly documents binge eating disorder and specifies moderate severity. It may also apply when the clinician notes moderate symptom burden or impairment tied to binge-eating behavior.
Do not infer severity from a general eating-disorder diagnosis. If the note does not specify moderate, check documentation before assigning F50.811.
Do not use for
Do not use for bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, or overeating without binge-eating disorder. Do not assign it when the severity is not documented.
Coding tip
Confirm both the diagnosis and the severity term in the provider note before coding F50.811.