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ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 E78.011

Billable / Specific

Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [HeFH]

E78
Block
0
Synonyms
232
LCDs
15
Payer Policies
11
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM E78.011

ICD-10-CM code E78.011 represents Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [HeFH]. This is a billable/specific code in the Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic chapter (block E78). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E78.011 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for E78.011

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list E78.011 as a covered diagnosis.

232 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 232 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Pharmacogenomics Testing
Article ID: 58801, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 578 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81227 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Pharmacogenomics Testing
Article ID: 58801, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 578 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81328 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Pharmacogenomics Testing
Article ID: 58801, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 578 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81335 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Pharmacogenomics Testing
Article ID: 58801, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 578 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 0071U →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Pharmacogenomics Testing
Article ID: 58801, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 578 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81383 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Pharmacogenomics Testing
Article ID: 58801, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 578 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81418 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Pharmacogenomics Testing
Article ID: 58801, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 578 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 0073U →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Pharmacogenomics Testing
Article ID: 58801, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 578 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81283 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Pharmacogenomics Testing
Article ID: 58801, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 578 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81408 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Pharmacogenomics Testing
Article ID: 58801, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 578 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81355 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing E78.011.

15 policies

5 Medicare

Therapeutic Apheresis for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Policy ID: ART-54543
Billing and Coding: Therapeutic Apheresis for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Policy ID: ART-56289
Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Policy ID: ART-56416
Billing and Coding: Bariatric Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity
Policy ID: ART-56422
Billing and Coding: Ophthalmic Angiography (Fluorescein and Indocyanine Green)
Policy ID: ART-56774

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with E78.011

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

11 linkages
  • 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

ICD-10 E78.011, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code E78.011 billable? +

Yes, E78.011 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with E78.011? +

Procedures frequently paired with E78.011 include: 83090, 83700, 82172, 86141, 83701.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.

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