High Cholesterol ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for High Cholesterol?

The appropriate High Cholesterol ICD codes can be pivotal when diagnosing and documenting High Cholesterol. Below are some of the most commonly utilized codes:

• E78.0: Pure hypercholesterolemia
• E78.1: Pure hyperglyceridemia
• E78.2: Mixed hyperlipidemia
• E78.3: Hyperchylomicronemia
• E78.4: Other hyperlipidemia
• E78.5: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

These High Cholesterol ICD codes aid in refining patient records and ensuring accurate medical billing.

Which High Cholesterol ICD Codes Are Billable?

• E78.0: Yes, specific for pure hypercholesterolemia.
• E78.1: Yes, related to pure hyperglyceridemia.
• E78.2: Yes, denoting mixed hyperlipidemia.
• E78.3: Yes, for hyperchylomicronemia.
• E78.4: Yes, for other types of hyperlipidemia.
• E78.5: Yes, for unspecified hyperlipidemia.

Clinical Information

High cholesterol indicates an elevated level of cholesterol in the blood. Notable clinical details include:

• It can be genetic or due to unhealthy lifestyle habits.
• Major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
• Often has no symptoms and is detected via blood tests.
• LDL ("bad" cholesterol) and HDL ("good" cholesterol) are the two main types.
• Management often involves dietary changes, exercise, and medications.

Synonyms Include:

• Elevated cholesterol
• Hyperlipidemia
• Hypercholesteremia
• Dyslipidemia
• Lipid disorder