ICD-11 code : 6B81;
Preferred Label : Bulimia Nervosa;
ICD-11 definition : Bulimia Nervosa is characterized by frequent, recurrent episodes of binge eating (e.g.,
once a week or more over a period of at least one month). A binge eating episode is
a distinct period of time during which the individual experiences a subjective loss
of control over eating, eating notably more or differently than usual, and feels unable
to stop eating or limit the type or amount of food eaten. Binge eating is accompanied
by repeated inappropriate compensatory behaviours aimed at preventing weight gain
(e.g., self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives or enemas, strenuous exercise).
The individual is preoccupied with body shape or weight, which strongly influences
self-evaluation. The individual is not significantly underweight and therefore does
not meet the diagnostic requirements of Anorexia Nervosa.;
ICD-11 synonym : BN - [bulimia nervosa];
ICD-11 acronym : BN;
ICD-11 inclusion : bulimia NOS; bulimia; bulimic;
Origin ID : 509381842;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- bulimia [Artificial nutrition thesaurus concept]
- False automatic mappings
- ICD-10 Mapping
- Validated automatic mappings to NTBT
Bulimia Nervosa is characterized by frequent, recurrent episodes of binge eating (e.g.,
once a week or more over a period of at least one month). A binge eating episode is
a distinct period of time during which the individual experiences a subjective loss
of control over eating, eating notably more or differently than usual, and feels unable
to stop eating or limit the type or amount of food eaten. Binge eating is accompanied
by repeated inappropriate compensatory behaviours aimed at preventing weight gain
(e.g., self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives or enemas, strenuous exercise).
The individual is preoccupied with body shape or weight, which strongly influences
self-evaluation. The individual is not significantly underweight and therefore does
not meet the diagnostic requirements of Anorexia Nervosa.
