E65
Billable

Localized adiposity

Billable / Specific Code

What is Localized adiposity?

ICD-10-CM E65 is the diagnosis code for Localized adiposity. This code falls under the section "Overweight, obesity and other hyperalimentation" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for E65

✅ This Code Includes

  • Fat pad

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where E65 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is E65 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, E65 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does E65 mean?

E65 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Localized adiposity". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is E65 in?

E65 is located in Section E65-E68 — "Overweight, obesity and other hyperalimentation" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use E65?

Use E65 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Localized adiposity" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Localized adiposity?

The ICD-10-CM code for Localized adiposity is E65.

Can E65 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, E65 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is E65 in?

E65 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is E65 valid for 2026?

Yes, E65 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
E65
Localized adiposity
Billable / Specific Code
4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E65-E68 — Overweight, obesity and other hyperalimentation
2026 ICD-10-CM