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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cholesterol Screening

ICD-10 Coding for Cholesterol Screening

Z13.220
Z13.6
E78.0

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

Also Known as:
Lipid Panel Screening
Lipid Disorder Screening
lipid screening
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cholesterol Screening

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cholesterol Screening

Use ICD-10 code Z13.220 for encounter for screening for lipoid disorders, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

Billable Code
Z13.220
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient is asymptomatic and undergoing routine screening.

Applicable To

  • • Lipid disorder screening

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no symptoms are present and the screening is preventive.

Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

Billable Code
Z13.6
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cardiovascular risk assessment

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the encounter is for screening, not diagnostic.

Pure hypercholesterolemia

Non-Billable
E78.0
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • High LDL cholesterol

Important Notes

  • • Ensure LDL levels are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z83.42

Family history of familial hypercholesterolemia

Use alongside Z13.220 if there is a family history of FH.

Frequently Asked Questions

When to use Z13.220 vs Z13.6?

Use Z13.220 for lipid-specific screenings and Z13.6 for broader cardiovascular checks. Ensure the encounter is preventive, not diagnostic.

How to document familial hypercholesterolemia?

Document family history with Z83.42 alongside screening codes. Include details of relatives' conditions and lipid levels.

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