U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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.

Code definition

Official description

E78

Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where E78 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 4

    Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

  2. 2

    Section

    Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)

  3. 3

    Category E78

    Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias

  4. 4

    Code E78

    Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias

More specific choices

Codes under E78

E78 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

E78.0

Pure hypercholesterolemia

E78.1

Pure hyperglyceridemia

E78.2

Mixed hyperlipidemia

E78.3

Hyperchylomicronemia

E78.4

Other hyperlipidemia

E78.5

Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

E78.6

Lipoprotein deficiency

E78.7

Disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism

E78.8

Other disorders of lipoprotein metabolism

E78.9

Disorder of lipoprotein metabolism, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes 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.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

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.

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