ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for E78.00
Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for E78.00
Inclusion Terms
- Fredrickson's hyperlipoproteinemia, type IIa
- Hyperbetalipoproteinemia
- Low-density-lipoprotein-type [LDL] hyperlipoproteinemia
- (Pure) hypercholesterolemia NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code E78.00 (Pure hypercholesterolemia)
ICD-10-CM code E78.00 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM E78.00 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about E78.00 - Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Pure hypercholesterolemia related to unspecified.