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ICD-10 Code E78.5: Hyperlipidemia, Unspecified
February 21, 2025
ICD-10 code E78.5, a precise and billable code, is used for diagnosing and reimbursing healthcare services related to unspecified hyperlipidemia. This code represents a condition characterized by elevated lipid levels in the blood without specifying the exact type of hyperlipidemia. The corresponding ICD-9 code for this condition was 272.4.
Healthcare providers play a crucial role in the use of E78.5, which falls under the category of disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias. It is used when the specific type of hyperlipidemia is not documented or known, empowering providers to accurately diagnose and bill for this condition37. This code is part of the broader ICD-10 classification system, which has expanded the number of diagnostic codes available compared to ICD-9, allowing for more precise tracking and classification of medical conditions.
This code includes a range of related conditions, such as:
- Complex dyslipidemia
- Diabetes-related lipid disorders
- General hyperlipidemia
- Steroid-induced hyperlipidemia
- Hyperlipoproteinemia
- Clinical Significance
Hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, and proper diagnosis using E78.5 aids in treatment planning and monitoring. It refers to specific hyperlipidemia that remains undetermined or undocumented.
Alternative Terminology Includes:
- Intricate Dyslipidemia
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus with Lipid Metabolism Disruption
- Type 1 Diabetes with Elevated Blood Lipids
- Type 2 Diabetes with Depressed HDL and Surging Triglycerides
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Lipid Abnormalities
- Dyslipidemic Disorder
- Dyslipidemia (Elevated Serum Cholesterol/Triglycerides)
- Lipid Profile Imbalance Due to Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
- Dyslipidemia Characterized by Suboptimal HDL and Excessive Triglycerides in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Multifaceted Dyslipidemia
- Hyperlipidemic State
- Hyperlipidemia (Excess Lipid Accumulation in Blood)
- Steroid-Induced Hyperlipidemia
- Type 1 Diabetes-Induced Hyperlipidemia
- Type 2 Diabetes-Induced Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperlipidemia Associated with Prolonged Steroid Usage
- Hyperlipoproteinemic Condition
- Nutritional Intervention for Hyperlipidemia Administered
- Elevated Lipid Metrics in Fasting State
- Fasting-Induced Lipid Profile Elevation
ICD-10: General Information
The International Classification of Diseases is now in its 10th revision. The WHO has mandated ICD-10 codes.
Identifying health conditions
Coding diagnoses against reimbursement
We are tracking disease prevalence and demographic changes.
ICD-10 has significantly increased the number of available diagnostic codes compared to ICD-9; some sets have over 70,000 codes. This provides a better and more comprehensive assigning and tracking of examination conditions.
The importance of hospitals using ICD-10 codes
As a requirement of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the USA, all physicians and healthcare practitioners must use ICD-10 codes, including E78.5. The standardization will make sure that all diagnosis codes are interpreted similarly throughout the entire healthcare system.
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