Binge eating disorder, mild

This code represents a mild form of binge eating disorder, characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming an objectively large amount of food in a short period, accompanied by a sense of loss of control. Unlike bulimia nervosa, these episodes are not followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging. The "mild" specifier indicates a frequency of 1-3 binge eating episodes per week.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of binge eating disorder with a frequency of 1-3 binge eating episodes per week. Supporting documentation should include a psychiatric evaluation confirming diagnostic criteria for binge eating disorder and specifying the severity level.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "mild" severity for binge eating disorder.
• Differentiate from other eating disorders like bulimia nervosa (F50.2) or anorexia nervosa (F50.0x) where compensatory behaviors are present.
• Code any associated medical or psychological conditions, such as obesity (E66.x) or depression (F32.x), as secondary diagnoses.