ICD-10 Code F50.812 – Binge eating disorder, severe (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F50.812 – Binge eating disorder, severe
What it is
F50.812 identifies severe binge eating disorder, a condition marked by recurrent binge-eating episodes with significant severity. Use it when the record clearly states the disorder is severe.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include eating unusually large amounts of food in a short time, loss of control during episodes, and distress after binges. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents binge eating disorder and specifies severe. It also fits when the note clearly supports severe binge-eating behavior without another eating disorder diagnosis taking precedence. Check documentation if severity is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use F50.812 for overeating without binge episodes or when the chart does not specify severity. Do not assign it if another eating disorder diagnosis is documented instead.
Coding tip
Code the highest documented severity only when the provider explicitly states it.