ICD-10 E78.70
Billable / SpecificDisorder of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM E78.70
ICD-10-CM code E78.70 represents Disorder of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic chapter (block E78). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E78.70 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for E78.70
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list E78.70 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing E78.70.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with E78.70
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 E78.70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E78.70 | 2729 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To E78.70
Other codes in section E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).
ICD-10 E78.70, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code E78.70 billable? +
Yes, E78.70 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 E78.70? +
Procedures frequently paired with E78.70 include: 83090, 83700, 82172, 86141, 83701.
What ICD-9 codes does E78.70 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, E78.70 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2729. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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