E78.4
Non-billableOther hyperlipidemia
Other hyperlipidemia
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)
- androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-)
- congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0)
- hemolytic anemias attributable to enzyme disorders (D55.-)
- Marfan syndrome (Q87.4-)
- 5-alpha-reductase deficiency (E29.1)
- sphingolipidosis (E75.0-E75.3)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (Q79.6-)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code E78.4?
ICD-10-CM code E78.4 represents "Other hyperlipidemia". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is E78.4 a billable code?
No, E78.4 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under E78.4.
What chapter is E78.4 in?
E78.4 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E78.4?
E78.4 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74); androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-); congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0); and 4 more.
What are the subcategories under E78.4?
E78.4 has 2 child codes, including: E78.41 (Elevated Lipoprotein(a)), E78.49 (Other hyperlipidemia).
What are the UMLS CUIs for E78.4?
E78.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348494. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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