ICD-10 E78.00
Billable / SpecificPure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM E78.00
ICD-10-CM code E78.00 represents Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic chapter (block E78). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E78.00 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under E78.00. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Fredrickson's hyperlipoproteinemia, type IIa
- Hyperbetalipoproteinemia
- Low-density-lipoprotein-type [LDL] hyperlipoproteinemia
- (Pure) hypercholesterolemia NOS
Medicare LCD Coverage for E78.00
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list E78.00 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing E78.00.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with E78.00
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 83090 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment CMS LCD
- 83700 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment CMS LCD
- 82172 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment CMS LCD
- 86141 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment CMS LCD
- 83701 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment CMS LCD
- 83719 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment CMS LCD
- 83721 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment CMS LCD
- 83698 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment CMS LCD
- 83695 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment CMS LCD
- 83704 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment CMS LCD
Convert E78.00 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| E78.00 | 2720 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To E78.00
Other codes in section E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).
ICD-10 E78.00, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code E78.00 billable? +
Yes, E78.00 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to E78.00? +
ICD-10 E78.00 includes: Fredrickson's hyperlipoproteinemia, type IIa; Hyperbetalipoproteinemia; Low-density-lipoprotein-type [LDL] hyperlipoproteinemia, and 1 more clinical synonyms.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with E78.00? +
Procedures frequently paired with E78.00 include: 83090, 83700, 82172, 86141, 83701.
What ICD-9 codes does E78.00 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, E78.00 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2720. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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