What is the ICD-10 code for elevated lipids?

The ICD-10 codes for elevated lipids include E78.0 for pure hypercholesterolemia, E78.1 for pure hyperglyceridemia, and E78.2 for mixed hyperlipidemia.

When should E78.5 be used?

Use E78.5 when the type of lipid elevation is unspecified and cannot be determined from the documentation.

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Lipids(E78.0, E78.1, E78.2)

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Explore ICD-10 coding for elevated lipids, including hypercholesterolemia and hyperglyceridemia. Learn about documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

HyperlipidemiaDyslipidemiaHigh Cholesterol

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Elevated Lipids

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 is ≥190 mg/dL without elevated triglycerides.	LDL ≥190 mg/dL Fasting lipid panel
E78.1	Pure hyperglyceridemia	Use when triglycerides are ≥200 mg/dL without elevated LDL.	Triglycerides ≥200 mg/dL Fasting triglycerides
E78.2	Mixed hyperlipidemia	Use when both LDL and triglycerides are elevated.	LDL ≥160 mg/dL and triglycerides ≥150 mg/dL Fasting lipid panel
E78.5	Hyperlipidemia, unspecified	Use when lipid type cannot be determined from documentation.	Lack of specific lipid type documentation

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pure hypercholesterolemia

E78.0

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Mixed hyperlipidemiaE78.2

Pure hypercholesterolemiaE78.0

Pure hyperglyceridemiaE78.1

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Elevated Lipids.

Vague documentation of 'elevated lipids'.

Impact

Clinical: Leads to inappropriate treatment plans., Regulatory: Increases audit risk., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Always specify lipid types and levels., Use standardized templates.

Using E78.2 when only LDL is elevated.

Impact

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

Mitigation

Confirm triglycerides are also elevated before using E78.2.

Unspecified coding

Impact

Using E78.5 without attempting to specify lipid type.

Mitigation

Query providers for specific lipid levels.

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 Elevated Lipids(E78.0, E78.1, E78.2)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated lipids?

When should E78.5 be used?

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