E78.010 ICD-10-CM Code: Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [HoFH]
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
E78.010Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [HoFH]
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where E78.010 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
Subcategory E78.01
Familial hypercholesterolemia
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Code E78.010
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [HoFH]
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for E78.010.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for E78.010.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E78.010.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for E78.010.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E78.010.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code E78.010 mean?
E78.010 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [HoFH].”
Is E78.010 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, E78.010 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is E78.010 located in ICD-10-CM?
E78.010 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 and subcategory E78.01, Familial hypercholesterolemia.
What coding notes are listed for E78.010?
No inclusion terms are listed for E78.010 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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