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

ICD-10 E78.41

Billable / Specific

Elevated Lipoprotein(a)

E78
Block
1
Synonyms
59
LCDs
7
Payer Policies
10
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM E78.41

ICD-10-CM code E78.41 represents Elevated Lipoprotein(a). This is a billable/specific code in the Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic chapter (block E78). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E78.41 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under E78.41. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Elevated Lp(a)

Medicare LCD Coverage for E78.41

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list E78.41 as a covered diagnosis.

59 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 59 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Homocysteine Level, Serum
Article ID: 56675, Effective: 2024-10-01 00:00:00, 550 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 83090 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity
Article ID: 57145, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 270 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 43846 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity
Article ID: 57145, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 270 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 43845 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity
Article ID: 57145, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 270 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 43847 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity
Article ID: 57145, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 270 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 43770 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity
Article ID: 57145, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 270 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 43644 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity
Article ID: 57145, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 270 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 43775 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity
Article ID: 57145, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 270 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 43645 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Article ID: 57559, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 179 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 86141 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Article ID: 57559, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 179 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 83090 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing E78.41.

7 policies

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Homocysteine Level, Serum
Policy ID: ART-56675
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Policy ID: ART-56943
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Policy ID: ART-57037
Billing and Coding: Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity
Policy ID: ART-57145
Billing and Coding: Electrocardiograms
Policy ID: ART-57326

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with E78.41

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

10 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 E78.41, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code E78.41 billable? +

Yes, E78.41 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 E78.41? +

ICD-10 E78.41 includes: Elevated Lp(a).

What CPT codes are commonly billed with E78.41? +

Procedures frequently paired with E78.41 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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