Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hyperglyceridemia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hyperglyceridemia
Use ICD-10 code E78.1 for pure hyperglyceridemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Use if diabetes is present and contributes to hyperglyceridemia.
Long-term (current) use of insulin
Use if patient is on long-term lipid-lowering therapy.
The ICD-10 code for pure hyperglyceridemia is E78.1, used for isolated triglyceride elevation without significant cholesterol increase.
Use E78.1 when triglycerides are elevated (≥150 mg/dL) without significant cholesterol increase, documented as 'pure hyperglyceridemia'.