ICD-10 E65
Billable / SpecificLocalized adiposity
About ICD-10-CM E65
ICD-10-CM code E65 represents Localized adiposity. This is a billable/specific code in the Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic chapter (block E65). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E65 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under E65. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Fat pad
Medicare LCD Coverage for E65
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list E65 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing E65.
2 Medicare
2 Humana Medicare Advantage
1 Humana Medicaid
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with E65
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert E65 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| E65 | 2781 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To E65
Other codes in section E65-E68 (Overweight, obesity and other hyperalimentation).
ICD-10 E65, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code E65 billable? +
Yes, E65 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to E65? +
ICD-10 E65 includes: Fat pad.
What ICD-9 codes does E65 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, E65 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2781. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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