E65 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Localized adiposity for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Terms applicables to E65 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to E65 ICD10 Code:
- E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
- E65-E68 Overweight, obesity and other hyperalimentation
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
E65 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about E65 ICD 10 code
Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Both terms mean that a person's weight is greater than what's considered healthy for his or her height.
Obesity happens over time when you eat more calories than you use. The balance between calories-in and calories-out differs for each person. Factors that might affect your weight include your genetic makeup, overeating, eating high-fat foods, and not being physically active.
Obesity increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some cancers. If you have obesity, losing even 5 to 10% of your weight can delay or prevent some of these diseases. For example, that means losing 10 to 20 pounds if you weigh 200 pounds.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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