E78.2 ICD-10-CM Code: Mixed hyperlipidemia
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
E78.2Mixed hyperlipidemia
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where E78.2 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 E78.2
Mixed hyperlipidemia
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Broad- or floating-betalipoproteinemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia NOS
- Elevated cholesterol with elevated triglycerides NEC
- Fredrickson's hyperlipoproteinemia, type IIb or III
- Hyperbetalipoproteinemia with prebetalipoproteinemia
- Hypercholesteremia with endogenous hyperglyceridemia
- Hyperlipidemia, group C
- Tubo-eruptive xanthoma
- Xanthoma tuberosum
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for E78.2.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E78.2.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- cerebrotendinous cholesterosis [van Bogaert-Scherer- Epstein] (E75.5)
- familial combined hyperlipidemia (E78.49)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E78.2.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code E78.2 mean?
E78.2 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Mixed hyperlipidemia.”
Is E78.2 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, E78.2 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 E78.2 located in ICD-10-CM?
E78.2 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 E78.2?
Its listed inclusion terms are Broad- or floating-betalipoproteinemia; Combined hyperlipidemia NOS; Elevated cholesterol with elevated triglycerides NEC; Fredrickson's hyperlipoproteinemia, type IIb or III; Hyperbetalipoproteinemia with prebetalipoproteinemia; Hypercholesteremia with endogenous hyperglyceridemia; Hyperlipidemia, group C; Tubo-eruptive xanthoma; Xanthoma tuberosum. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: cerebrotendinous cholesterosis [van Bogaert-Scherer- Epstein] (E75.5); familial combined hyperlipidemia (E78.49). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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