ICD-10 code: F50.89
ICD-9 code: 307.59
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is assigned the ICD-10 code F50.89, while its corresponding ICD-9 code is 307.59. These codes are used to classify and identify this specific eating disorder characterized by limited food intake, avoidance of certain foods, or sensory issues related to food. Proper coding helps healthcare professionals accurately document and track cases of ARFID for effective diagnosis and treatment.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new diagnosis that falls under the category of Feeding and Eating Disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). However, the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) does not have a specific code for ARFID.
In ICD-10, ARFID may be classified under other codes that relate to feeding and eating disorders. For example, it could potentially be coded as F50.8, which encompasses other specified feeding and eating disorders. However, it is important to note that this is not a specific code for ARFID, but rather a broader category that may include various disorders.
In terms of ICD-9, which was the previous version of the ICD coding system, there is also no specific code for ARFID. Similar to ICD-10, ARFID would have been classified under broader categories related to feeding and eating disorders. For instance, it might have been coded as 307.59, which covers other specified eating disorders.
It is worth mentioning that the lack of a specific code for ARFID in both ICD-10 and ICD-9 can make it challenging to accurately track and document cases of this disorder. However, mental health professionals and researchers continue to work towards refining diagnostic criteria and developing more specific coding options to improve the identification and classification of ARFID.