U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

E65 ICD-10-CM Code: Localized adiposity

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

E65

Localized adiposity

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where E65 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 4

    Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

  2. 2

    Section

    Overweight, obesity and other hyperalimentation (E65-E68)

  3. 3

    Category E65

    Localized adiposity

  4. 4

    Code E65

    Localized adiposity

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Fat pad

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for E65.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E65.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for E65.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for E65.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code E65 mean?

E65 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Localized adiposity.”

Is E65 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, E65 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is E65 located in ICD-10-CM?

E65 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Overweight, obesity and other hyperalimentation (E65-E68) (E65–E68), under category E65, Localized adiposity.

What coding notes are listed for E65?

Its listed inclusion terms are Fat pad. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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