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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Cholesterol

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Cholesterol

E78.00
E78.2

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

Also Known as:
Hyperlipidemia
High Cholesterol
Dyslipidemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Cholesterol

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

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 ≥190 mg/dL without elevated triglycerides.

Applicable To

  • • Isolated LDL elevation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure LDL levels are documented to support code selection.

Mixed hyperlipidemia

Billable Code
E78.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • LDL ≥160 mg/dL
  • • Triglycerides ≥200 mg/dL

Applicable To

  • • Combined elevation of LDL and triglycerides

Important Notes

  • • Document both LDL and triglyceride levels to support code selection.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.52

Long-term (current) use of statins

Use to indicate ongoing statin therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated cholesterol?

The ICD-10 code for elevated cholesterol is E78.00 for pure hypercholesterolemia and E78.2 for mixed hyperlipidemia.

When should E78.2 be used?

E78.2 should be used when both LDL and triglycerides are elevated, indicating mixed hyperlipidemia.

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