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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lipid Panel

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lipid Panel

E78.0
E78.2
E78.5

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

Also Known as:
Dyslipidemia
Hyperlipidemia
Lipid Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lipid Panel

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lipid Panel

Use ICD-10 code E78.0 for pure hypercholesterolemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pure hypercholesterolemia

Non-Billable
E78.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • LDL cholesterol ≥190 mg/dL

Applicable To

  • • Familial hypercholesterolemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure LDL levels are documented to avoid misclassification.

Mixed hyperlipidemia

Billable Code
E78.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Elevated LDL and triglycerides

Applicable To

  • • Combined hyperlipidemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure both LDL and triglycerides are documented.

Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

Billable Code
E78.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • General lipid panel results without specific classification

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using E78.5 when specific lipid levels are known.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z13.220

Screening for lipoid disorders

Use for preventive screenings without symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an abnormal lipid panel?

The ICD-10 code for an abnormal lipid panel depends on the specific condition, such as E78.0 for pure hypercholesterolemia or E78.2 for mixed hyperlipidemia.

When should Z13.220 be used?

Z13.220 is used for screening for lipoid disorders when no symptoms or diagnosis of a lipid disorder is present.

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