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Hypercholesterolemia that is caused by mutation in the low density lipoprotein receptor gene. This receptor defect prevents ldl binding to the cell membrane and uptake of cholesterol which normally suppresses further cholesterol synthesis. Code History. 2016 (effective ): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM) 2017 (effective ): Deleted …
FAQ icd-10 code hypercholesterolemia
What is a billable code for hypercholesterolemia?
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. | ICD-10 from 2011 – 2016. E78.0 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of pure hypercholesterolemia. A ‘billable code’ is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
What is the ICD 10 code for hyperlipidemia?
Hyperlipidemia ICD 10 Codes guidelines: It is located in ICD-10 CM manual chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89) Hyperlipidemia can occur due to food habit, secondary to any other underlying disease, genetic abnormalities or idiopathic (unknown cause).
What is the ICD 10 code for lipoprotein metabolism?
This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 272.0 was previously used, E78.0 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code. Parent Code: E78 – Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias.
Why are ICD-10-CM codes used for LDL deficiency?
This receptor defect prevents ldl binding to the cell membrane and uptake of cholesterol which normally suppresses further cholesterol synthesis. Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
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