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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dyslipidemia Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Dyslipidemia Unspecified

E78.5

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dyslipidemia Unspecified

Use ICD-10 code E78.5 for hyperlipidemia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

Billable Code
E78.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • LDL >160 mg/dL or Triglycerides >200 mg/dL
documentation:
  • • Absence of specific lipid disorder documentation

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified dyslipidemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lipid panel results are documented to support the use of E78.5.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I10

Essential (primary) hypertension

Use when hypertension is present as a comorbidity.

E11.9

Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Use when diabetes is present as a comorbidity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dyslipidemia unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for dyslipidemia unspecified is E78.5. It is used when a lipid disorder is present but not further specified.

When should E78.5 be used?

Use E78.5 when lipid disorder is present but specific details are not documented. Ensure lipid panel results support the diagnosis.

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