ICD Code E78.4

ICD code E78.4 is other hyperlipidemia, which refers to abnormal levels of lipids (fats) in the blood that do not fit into more specific categories like high cholesterol or high triglycerides.

1. Presence of elevated blood triglyceride levels identified through laboratory testing

2. Absence of significant elevation in cholesterol or other lipid fractions

3. No evidence of secondary causes such as uncontrolled diabetes, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, or medication-induced hyperlipidemia

4. May be associated with physical findings such as eruptive xanthomas, lipemia retinalis, or pancreatitis in severe cases

5. Often asymptomatic and discovered incidentally during routine lipid panel screening

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code E78.4 include:

80061 – Lipid panel

82465 – Cholesterol, serum or whole blood, total

83718 – Lipoprotein, direct measurement; high-density cholesterol (HDL cholesterol)

84478 – Triglycerides

82947 – Glucose; quantitative, blood (except reagent strip)

83036 – Hemoglobin; glycosylated (A1C)

99201–99499 – Evaluation and management (E/M) services (for office visits, consultations, etc.)

96372 – Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); subcutaneous or intramuscular

J3490 – Unclassified drugs (for medications as appropriate)

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