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

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Cholesterol Level

E78.00
E78.01
E78.2

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

Also Known as:
Hypercholesterolemia
High Cholesterol
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Cholesterol Level

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated 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 ≥190 mg/dL without elevated triglycerides

Applicable To

  • • Isolated elevated LDL

Important Notes

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

Familial hypercholesterolemia

Billable Code
E78.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • LDL ≥190 mg/dL with family history or genetic confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Genetic hypercholesterolemia

Important Notes

  • • Document genetic testing results or family history.

Mixed hyperlipidemia

Billable Code
E78.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • LDL ≥160 mg/dL and triglycerides ≥175 mg/dL

Applicable To

  • • Elevated LDL and triglycerides

Important Notes

  • • Document both LDL and triglyceride levels.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I25.10

Atherosclerosis of coronary artery without angina

Use when atherosclerosis is secondary to hyperlipidemia.

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.

How to document elevated cholesterol for ICD-10 coding?

Document specific LDL and triglyceride levels, family history, and any genetic testing to support ICD-10 coding for elevated cholesterol.

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