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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for High Cholesterol Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for High Cholesterol Unspecified

E78.00

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

Also Known as:
Hypercholesterolemia Unspecified
Cholesterol Disorder Unspecified
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for High Cholesterol Unspecified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for High Cholesterol Unspecified

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

clinical:
  • • LDL cholesterol ≥160 mg/dL
  • • total cholesterol ≥200 mg/dL
documentation:
  • • Exclusion of secondary causes such as diabetes or hypothyroidism

Applicable To

  • • Isolated elevation of LDL cholesterol

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly states 'pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified' and includes lab results.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I25.10

Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

Use when there is documented coronary artery disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for high cholesterol unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for high cholesterol unspecified is E78.00, used when LDL cholesterol is elevated without identified secondary causes.

When should E78.00 be used?

Use E78.00 for isolated LDL elevation without secondary causes, ensuring documentation includes lab results and exclusion of other conditions.

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