ICD-10 Code F50.82 – Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F50.82 – Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
What it is
F50.82 identifies avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, an eating disorder marked by limited food intake that is not driven by body image concerns. It may involve poor interest in eating, sensory avoidance, or fear of choking or vomiting.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include restricted intake, weight loss or poor growth, nutritional deficiency, dependence on supplements, or marked interference with daily functioning.
When to use this code
Use F50.82 when the record clearly documents avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder and the restriction is clinically significant. Apply it for pediatric or adult patients when the diagnosis is established by the clinician and the eating problem is not explained by body image disturbance.
Code it when notes describe sensory-based avoidance, low appetite, or fear-related restriction with functional impact. Check documentation if the chart only mentions picky eating, temporary poor intake, or unspecified feeding difficulty.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or simple weight loss without a documented ARFID diagnosis. Do not assign it for normal developmental picky eating alone.
Coding tip
Confirm that the provider names ARFID or documents the specific restrictive pattern before you code F50.82.