ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Hyperlipidemia: E78.5
The closest CDC title for "Hyperlipidemia" is E78.5, Hyperlipidemia, unspecified. E78.5 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under E78, then other CDC titles that name hyperlipidemia
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- E78Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemiasHeader
- E78.0Pure hypercholesterolemiaHeader
- E78.00Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecifiedBillable
- E78.01Familial hypercholesterolemiaHeader
- E78.010Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [HoFH]Billable
- E78.011Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [HeFH]Billable
- E78.019Familial hypercholesterolemia, unspecifiedBillable
- E78.1Pure hyperglyceridemiaBillable
- E78.2Mixed hyperlipidemiaBillable
- E78.3HyperchylomicronemiaBillable
- E78.4Other hyperlipidemiaHeader
- E78.41Elevated Lipoprotein (a), Elevated Lipoprotein(a)Billable
- E78.49Other hyperlipidemiaBillable
- E78.5Hyperlipidemia, unspecifiedBillable
- E78.6Lipoprotein deficiencyBillable
- E78.7Disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolismHeader
- E78.70Disorder of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism, unspecifiedBillable
- E78.71Barth syndromeBillable
- E78.72Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndromeBillable
- E78.79Other disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolismBillable
- E78.8Other disorders of lipoprotein metabolismHeader
- E78.81Lipoid dermatoarthritisBillable
- E78.89Other lipoprotein metabolism disordersBillable
- E78.9Disorder of lipoprotein metabolism, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From E78. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- E78.5 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category E78Every code under it
- Chapter 4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Hyperlipidemia?
The closest CDC title for "Hyperlipidemia" is E78.5, Hyperlipidemia, unspecified. E78.5 is a billable code.
Is E78.5 billable?
Yes. E78.5 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to E78.5?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes1 note (not coded together) for E78.5 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is E78.5 in?
Chapter 4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.