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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Cholesterol Level

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Cholesterol Level

E78.00
E78.2
E78.5

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for abnormal cholesterol level includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Hypercholesterolemia
Hyperlipidemia
Dyslipidemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Cholesterol Level

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Cholesterol Level

Use ICD-10 code E78.00 for pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

Billable Code
E78.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • LDL-C ≥190 mg/dL confirmed on two separate occasions.

Applicable To

  • • Primary hypercholesterolemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure LDL-C levels are documented and secondary causes are ruled out.

Mixed hyperlipidemia

Billable Code
E78.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • LDL-C ≥160 mg/dL and triglycerides ≥150 mg/dL

Applicable To

  • • Hyperlipidemia with both high LDL and triglycerides

Important Notes

  • • Document both LDL and triglyceride levels.

Unspecified hyperlipidemia

Billable Code
E78.5
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific lipid type is documented before using.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal cholesterol levels?

The ICD-10 code for abnormal cholesterol levels includes E78.00 for pure hypercholesterolemia and E78.2 for mixed hyperlipidemia.

How do you code mixed hyperlipidemia?

Code E78.2 is used for mixed hyperlipidemia when both LDL and triglycerides are elevated and documented.

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