What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal cholesterol levels?

The ICD-10 code for abnormal cholesterol levels includes E78.00 for pure hypercholesterolemia and E78.2 for mixed hyperlipidemia.

How do you code mixed hyperlipidemia?

Code E78.2 is used for mixed hyperlipidemia when both LDL and triglycerides are elevated and documented.

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Cholesterol Level(E78.00, E78.01, E78.2)

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Explore ICD-10 codes for abnormal cholesterol levels, including pure hypercholesterolemia and mixed hyperlipidemia. Learn about documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

HypercholesterolemiaHyperlipidemiaDyslipidemia

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Abnormal Cholesterol Level

E00-E89Primary Range

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
E78.00	Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified	Use when managing cholesterol-specific therapy with LDL-C ≥190 mg/dL.	LDL-C ≥190 mg/dL without elevated triglycerides or secondary causes
E78.2	Mixed hyperlipidemia	Use when both LDL and triglycerides are elevated and documented.	LDL-C ≥160 mg/dL and triglycerides ≥150 mg/dL
E78.5	Unspecified hyperlipidemia	Use when specific type of hyperlipidemia is not documented.	Abnormal lipid panel without specific type documented

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

E78.00Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Familial hypercholesterolemiaE78.01

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Abnormal Cholesterol Level.

Using unspecified codes when specific lipid types are documented.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment plans., Regulatory: Potential audit issues., Financial: Risk of claim denials.

Mitigation

Review lab results for specific lipid abnormalities., Consult with the provider for clarification if needed.

Coding mixed hyperlipidemia without both LDL and triglycerides elevated.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records and statistics.

Mitigation

Ensure both LDL and triglyceride levels meet criteria before coding E78.2.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

Frequent use of E78.5 without specific lipid documentation.

Mitigation

Implement EHR alerts for specific lipid documentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with E78.00.

Primary Code

E78.00

Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

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ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Cholesterol Level(E78.00, E78.01, E78.2)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal cholesterol levels?

How do you code mixed hyperlipidemia?

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