E78 ICD-10-CM Code: Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
E78Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where E78 sits
- 1
Chapter 4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
- 2
Section
Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)
- 3
Category E78
Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias
- 4
Code E78
Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias
Codes under E78
E78 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
E78.0Pure hypercholesterolemiaE78.1Pure hyperglyceridemiaE78.2Mixed hyperlipidemiaE78.3HyperchylomicronemiaE78.4Other hyperlipidemiaE78.5Hyperlipidemia, unspecifiedE78.6Lipoprotein deficiencyE78.7Disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolismE78.8Other disorders of lipoprotein metabolismE78.9Disorder of lipoprotein metabolism, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for E78.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for E78.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E78.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- sphingolipidosis (E75.0-E75.3)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E78.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code E78 mean?
E78 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias.”
Is E78 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. E78 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is E78 located in ICD-10-CM?
E78 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Metabolic disorders (E70-E88) (E70–E88), under category E78, Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias.
What coding notes are listed for E78?
No inclusion terms are listed for E78 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: sphingolipidosis (E75.0-E75.3). No Excludes2 note is listed.