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DiagnosesArfid

Arfid

ICD-10 Coding for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder(F50.82)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYPediatrics
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Arfid?
Essential facts and insights about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Persistent avoidance of food based on sensory characteristics, leading to significant weight loss or nutritional deficiency.
  • No evidence of a medical condition or lack of available food contributing to the avoidance.
  • Physical and psychological distress related to eating.

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Document patient's eating habits, weight history, and any associated psychological issues.
  • Use specific terminology such as 'avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder' (ARFID).
  • Examples include detailed dietary logs and psychological assessments.

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for ARFID to avoid misdiagnosis with other eating disorders.
  • Common errors include using codes for other eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or other specified feeding or eating disorders.
  • Alternative codes for other eating disorders should not be used.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
F50.82
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
Ancillary Codes
E43
F50.82
if severe malnutrition is present.
E44.0
F50.82
if moderate malnutrition is present.
Differential Codes
F50.00
R63.31

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Pediatrics

Specialty Applications

  • Pediatric patients, particularly those with developmental disorders or anxiety.
  • Clinical settings such as pediatric clinics, mental health facilities, and nutrition counseling.

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

Include detailed patient history, symptoms, and any psychological evaluations.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the diagnosis and any associated treatments.