Hyperlipidemia ICD-10 Codes
All ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) is coded under E78 in ICD-10-CM. E78.5 is for unspecified hyperlipidemia, E78.00 for pure hypercholesterolemia (unspecified), and E78.1 for pure hypertriglyceridemia. E78.2 covers mixed hyperlipidemia, which is very commonly coded in primary care.
Total Codes
21
Billable Codes
16
Categories
1
Primary Code Categories
These are the top-level ICD-10-CM categories for hyperlipidemia. Click any code to see all specific subcodes.
Billable/Specific Codes (16)
These are the specific, billable ICD-10-CM codes that can be used on medical claims for hyperlipidemia.
E78.00Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
E78.01Familial hypercholesterolemia
E78.1Pure hyperglyceridemia
E78.2Mixed hyperlipidemia
E78.3Hyperchylomicronemia
E78.41Elevated Lipoprotein(a)
E78.49Other hyperlipidemia
E78.5Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
E78.6Lipoprotein deficiency
E78.70Disorder of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism, unsp
E78.71Barth syndrome
E78.72Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome
E78.79Other disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism
E78.81Lipoid dermatoarthritis
E78.89Other lipoprotein metabolism disorders
E78.9Disorder of lipoprotein metabolism, unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for high cholesterol?
The primary ICD-10-CM codes for hyperlipidemia are E78.5, E78.00, E78.1. There are 21 total codes related to hyperlipidemia, of which 16 are billable/specific codes that can be used on medical claims.
How many ICD-10 codes are there for hyperlipidemia?
There are 21 ICD-10-CM codes related to hyperlipidemia. Of these, 16 are billable/specific codes. The remaining codes are non-billable header categories used to organize the specific codes underneath them.
Which hyperlipidemia ICD-10 code should I use for billing?
The most commonly used billable codes for hyperlipidemia include: E78.00 (Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified); E78.01 (Familial hypercholesterolemia); E78.1 (Pure hyperglyceridemia). The correct code depends on the specific clinical presentation. Always code to the highest level of specificity supported by the clinical documentation.
Is E78.5 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, E78.5 (Hyperlipidemia, unspecified) is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used on medical claims.
What are other names for hyperlipidemia in ICD-10?
Hyperlipidemia may also be referred to as: high cholesterol, hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia, elevated cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypercholesterolemia. The same ICD-10-CM codes apply regardless of which term is used in the clinical documentation.
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