Bulimia nervosa, mild

This code represents bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors (e.g., self-induced vomiting, laxative misuse, excessive exercise). The "mild" specifier indicates that the frequency of inappropriate compensatory behaviors is 1-3 episodes per week.

Assign this code when a patient's medical record clearly documents a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa with a mild severity specifier. Documentation should explicitly state the frequency of compensatory behaviors or provide enough detail to determine the mild severity (1-3 episodes per week). This code is appropriate for initial diagnoses and subsequent encounters where the condition's severity remains mild.

• Ensure documentation specifies the frequency of compensatory behaviors to accurately assign the severity specifier.
• Differentiate from anorexia nervosa (F50.0x) and other specified feeding or eating disorders (F50.8).
• Code any associated physical complications (e.g., electrolyte imbalances, dental erosion) separately.