E78.5
Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases Billable
Quick Reference
Elevated lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides) without specific classification
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
Elevated lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides) without specific classification
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Routine hyperlipidemia management
- Elevated cholesterol on screening labs
- Statin therapy for cardiovascular risk reduction
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
Documentation Requirements
- Document specific lipid values (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides)
- Record whether pure hypercholesterolemia or mixed pattern
- Note statin therapy and cardiovascular risk factors
- Document diet and lifestyle modifications
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
HyperlipidemiaElevated cholesterolDyslipidemiaHigh cholesterol
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Pure hypercholesterolemia (E78.0-E78.01)
- Pure hypertriglyceridemia (E78.1)
- Familial hyperlipidemia (E78.4-)
Coding Notes
Use more specific codes when lipid pattern clearly defined
E78.0 for pure high cholesterol, E78.1 for pure high triglycerides
Code cardiovascular disease separately if present
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Consider these related codes based on patient presentation:
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Code
E78.5
Category
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
Billable Status
Billable
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