Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type, mild

This code represents a severe eating disorder characterized by a restrictive eating pattern, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image, specifically when the individual engages in recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory purging behaviors (e.g., self-induced vomiting, laxative misuse). The "mild" specifier indicates the lowest level of severity based on the Body Mass Index (BMI) criteria for anorexia nervosa.

Apply this code for patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who exhibit both restrictive eating and regular binge-purge cycles, and whose BMI is at or above 17 kg/m². Documentation should clearly specify the presence of binge-eating and purging behaviors in addition to the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "binge eating/purging type" and the severity as "mild" based on BMI.
• Do not confuse with F50.01 (Anorexia nervosa, restricting type) or F50.2 (Bulimia nervosa), as the diagnostic criteria and compensatory behaviors differ.
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the focus of the encounter.