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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Triglycerides

ICD-10 Coding for Triglycerides

E78.1
E78.2

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for 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 Triglycerides

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for 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

  • • Fasting triglycerides ≥150 mg/dL
  • • Non-fasting triglycerides ≥175 mg/dL

Applicable To

  • • Isolated hypertriglyceridemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies triglyceride levels and fasting status.

Mixed hyperlipidemia

Billable Code
E78.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • LDL ≥160 mg/dL
  • • Triglycerides ≥150 mg/dL

Applicable To

  • • Fredrickson Type IIb/III

Important Notes

  • • Document both cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.4

Long-term (current) use of statins

Use when patient is on statin therapy.

I25.10

Atherosclerotic heart disease

Use when atherosclerosis is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated triglycerides?

The ICD-10 code for elevated triglycerides is E78.1, which is used for pure hyperglyceridemia.

How do you document hypertriglyceridemia?

Document hypertriglyceridemia by including specific triglyceride levels, fasting status, and any secondary causes.

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