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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lipid Panel

ICD-10 Coding for Lipid Panel

E78.2
80061

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

Also Known as:
Cholesterol Test
Lipid Profile
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lipid Panel

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lipid Panel

Use ICD-10 code E78.2 for mixed hyperlipidemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Mixed hyperlipidemia

Billable Code
E78.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Both LDL and triglycerides are elevated.
coding:
  • • Avoid using E78.5 if specific lipid abnormalities are documented.

Applicable To

  • • Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lab results support the diagnosis of mixed hyperlipidemia.

Lipid panel

Non-Billable
80061
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • All three components must be measured.

Applicable To

  • • Total cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides

Important Notes

  • • Ensure all components of the panel are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z13.220

Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

Use for preventive screenings without known lipid disorders.

83721

Direct LDL measurement

Use when LDL cannot be calculated due to high triglycerides.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a lipid panel?

The ICD-10 code for a lipid panel is 80061, which includes total cholesterol, HDL, and triglycerides.

When should E78.2 be used?

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

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