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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for High Triglycerides

ICD-10 Coding for High Triglycerides

E78.1
E78.2

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

Also Known as:
Hypertriglyceridemia
Elevated Triglycerides
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for High Triglycerides

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for High Triglycerides

Use ICD-10 code E78.1 for pure hyperglyceridemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pure hyperglyceridemia

Billable Code
E78.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Triglycerides ≥150 mg/dL with normal cholesterol levels.

Applicable To

  • • Isolated hypertriglyceridemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure fasting status is documented to validate triglyceride levels.

Mixed hyperlipidemia

Billable Code
E78.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Both triglycerides and cholesterol levels elevated

Applicable To

  • • Elevated triglycerides and cholesterol

Important Notes

  • • Document both lipid levels to justify code use.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K85.9

Acute pancreatitis, unspecified

Use when high triglycerides lead to pancreatitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for high triglycerides?

The ICD-10 code for high triglycerides is E78.1, used when triglycerides are elevated without cholesterol abnormalities.

When should E78.2 be used instead of E78.1?

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

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