icd 10 cm code for pure hypercholesterolemia

What are the new ICD 10 codes?

Oct 01, 2021 · 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E78.0 Pure hypercholesterolemia 2016 2017 - Converted to Parent Code 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code E78.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

Where can one find ICD 10 diagnosis codes?

Oct 01, 2021 · 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E78.00 Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified 2017 - New Code 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code E78.00 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM E78.00 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for elevated LDL?

2022 ICD-10-CM Code E78.0 Pure hypercholesterolemia. ICD-10-CM Index; Chapter: E00–E90; Section: E70-E88; Block: E78; E78.0 - Pure hypercholesterolemia

What is the ICD 10 diagnosis code for?

ICD-10-CM Code E78.0 Pure hypercholesterolemia BILLABLE | ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016 E78.0 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of pure hypercholesterolemia. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. The ICD code E780 is used to code Familial hypercholesterolemia

What is the treatment for familial hypercholesterolemia?

Some people with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) may receive a treatment called lipoprotein apheresis. This treatment uses a filtering machine to remove LDL cholesterol from the blood. Then the machine returns the rest of the blood back to the person. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

What is the E78.0 code?

E78.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of pure hypercholesterolemia. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Why is LDL considered bad?

LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It is sometimes called "bad" cholesterol because a high LDL level leads to the buildup of plaque in your arteries. VLDL stands for very low-density lipoprotein. Some people also call VLDL a "bad" cholesterol because it too contributes to the buildup of plaque in your arteries.

What does HDL stand for?

Different types of lipoproteins have different purposes: HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. It is sometimes called "good" cholesterol because it carries cholesterol from other parts of your body back to your liver. Your liver then removes the cholesterol from your body. LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein.

Why does the body need cholesterol?

Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs. Cholesterol is also found in foods from animal sources, such as egg yolks, meat, and cheese.

Where does cholesterol come from?

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is produced in the body and obtained from foods that come from animals (particularly egg yolks, meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products). The body needs this substance to build cell membranes, make certain hormones, and produce compounds that aid in fat digestion.

Can you take statins if you are low on cholesterol?

If the lifestyle changes alone do not lower your cholesterol enough, you may also need to take medicines. There are several types of cholesterol-lowering drugs available, including statins. If you take medicines to lower your cholesterol, you still should continue with the lifestyle changes.

What is the ICd 10 code for hypercholesterolemia?

E78.00 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .

Do you include decimal points in ICD-10?

DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically. See also: Cholesteremia E78.00. Cholesterol.