ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Cholesterol Level(E78.00, E78.2, E78.5)
This diagnosis requires careful attention to:
Patient presents with elevated cholesterol levels as evidenced by laboratory results.
Patient has a history of hyperlipidemia and is currently on cholesterol-lowering medication.
E78.00 is for pure hypercholesterolemia, while E78.2 is for mixed hyperlipidemia, which includes high levels of both cholesterol and triglycerides.
E78.5 should be used when the type of hyperlipidemia is not specified in the patient's medical record.
