ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Bulimia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Bulimia (nervosa)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Bulimia
The ICD-10-CM code for Bulimia is F50.2 (Bulimia nervosa). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on F50.2.
Within F50 (eating disorders), F50.2 is specifically for Bulimia nervosa. Related codes cover Anorexia nervosa (F50.0), other eating disorders (F50.8) and eating disorder, unspecified (F50.9).
To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: F50.20 (unspecified), F50.21 (mild), F50.22 (moderate), F50.23 (severe), F50.24 (extreme) and F50.25 (in remission).
Don't report F50.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type (F50.02-).
More specific Bulimia codes (official index)
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for F50.2)
- anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type (F50.02-)
Common questions about Bulimia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Bulimia?
- F50.2 — Bulimia nervosa (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: F50.9, F50.9.
What is the ICD-10 code for atypical bulimia?
- F50.9 — Eating disorder, unspecified.
What is the ICD-10 code for normal weight bulimia?
- F50.9 — Eating disorder, unspecified.
Is F50.2 billable?
- No. F50.2 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.