What is the ICD-10 code for an abnormal lipid panel?

The ICD-10 code for an abnormal lipid panel depends on the specific condition, such as E78.0 for pure hypercholesterolemia or E78.2 for mixed hyperlipidemia.

When should Z13.220 be used?

Z13.220 is used for screening for lipoid disorders when no symptoms or diagnosis of a lipid disorder is present.

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lipid Panel(E78.0, E78.1, E78.2)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for abnormal lipid panels, including specific codes, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

DyslipidemiaHyperlipidemiaLipid Disorder

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Abnormal Lipid Panel

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
E78.0	Pure hypercholesterolemia	Use when LDL levels are ≥190 mg/dL and familial hypercholesterolemia is confirmed.	LDL cholesterol ≥190 mg/dL Documented familial history
E78.2	Mixed hyperlipidemia	Use when both LDL and triglycerides are elevated.	Elevated LDL and triglycerides
E78.5	Hyperlipidemia, unspecified	Use when specific lipid disorder classification is not possible.	General lipid panel results without specific classification

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pure hypercholesterolemia

E78.0

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Hyperlipidemia, unspecifiedE78.5

Pure hyperglyceridemiaE78.1

Pure hypercholesterolemiaE78.0

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Abnormal Lipid Panel.

Failing to document the reason for lipid panel testing

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment decisions, Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards, Financial: Potential for claim denials

Mitigation

Always include the clinical indication for testing, Use templates that prompt for this information

Using unspecified codes when specific lipid levels are available

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to denials or reduced reimbursement, Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Data Quality: Poor data quality and inaccurate patient records

Mitigation

Ensure specific lipid levels are documented and use the appropriate specific code.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

High risk of audit if unspecified codes are used when specific lipid levels are documented.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation of specific lipid levels and use the most specific code available.

Primary Care Visit for Lipid Panel Evaluation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with E78.0.

Primary Code

E78.0

Pure hypercholesterolemia

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ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lipid Panel(E78.0, E78.1, E78.2)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an abnormal lipid panel?

When should Z13.220 be used?

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