What is the ICD-10 code for mixed hyperlipidemia?

The ICD-10 code for mixed hyperlipidemia is E78.2, used when both LDL and triglyceride levels are elevated.

How do you code familial hypercholesterolemia?

Familial hypercholesterolemia is coded as E78.01, requiring documentation of LDL levels and genetic testing.

ICD-10 Coding for Hyperlipoproteinemia(E78.0, E03.9, E11.9)

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Comprehensive guide to ICD-10 coding for hyperlipoproteinemia, including specific codes for pure, mixed, and familial types.

Also known as:

HLPLipid Disorder

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Hyperlipoproteinemia

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 cholesterol is elevated above 190 mg/dL, especially with familial history.	LDL >190 mg/dL Genetic testing for familial hypercholesterolemia
E78.1	Pure hyperglyceridemia	Use when triglyceride levels exceed 500 mg/dL.	Triglycerides >500 mg/dL
E78.2	Mixed hyperlipidemia	Use when both LDL and triglycerides are elevated.	LDL >160 mg/dL and triglycerides >200 mg/dL
E78.3	Hyperchylomicronemia	Use when chylomicrons are present with very high triglycerides.	Presence of chylomicrons and triglycerides >1 000 mg/dL
E78.5	Unspecified hyperlipidemia	Use only when specific lipid abnormalities are not documented.	Lack of specific lipid abnormality documentation

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pure hypercholesterolemia

E78.0

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Unspecified hyperlipidemiaE78.5

Mixed hyperlipidemiaE78.2

Pure hyperglyceridemiaE78.1

Pure hypercholesterolemiaE78.0

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Hyperlipoproteinemia.

Documenting 'high cholesterol' without specifics

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment plans., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims due to lack of specificity.

Mitigation

Always document specific lipid levels., Use templates to ensure completeness.

Using E78.5 without specific lipid documentation

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement due to lack of specificity., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of patient records.

Mitigation

Ensure lipid panel results are documented to specify the type of hyperlipidemia.

Unspecified coding

Impact

High risk of audits for using unspecified codes without justification.

Mitigation

Ensure all lipid abnormalities are documented with specific codes.

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 Hyperlipoproteinemia(E78.0, E03.9, E11.9)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for mixed hyperlipidemia?

How do you code familial hypercholesterolemia?

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