Bulimia nervosa, in remission

This code signifies a current diagnosis of bulimia nervosa where the patient no longer meets the full diagnostic criteria for the disorder. While the core symptoms of binge eating and compensatory behaviors are no longer present, the patient is still considered to be in a recovery phase and requires ongoing monitoring.

Use this code when a patient with a documented history of bulimia nervosa is currently asymptomatic or has significantly reduced symptoms, indicating a period of remission. Documentation should clearly state "in remission" or similar language, and reflect that the full diagnostic criteria are no longer met.

• Do not use this code if the patient still meets the full diagnostic criteria for active bulimia nervosa; instead, use the appropriate active bulimia code.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states "in remission" for bulimia nervosa to support the use of this code.
• Consider co-occurring mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, and code them separately if present and documented.