ICD Code E78.9

ICD code E78.9 is a diagnosis for an unspecified disorder of lipoprotein metabolism, meaning there is an abnormality in the way the body processes lipoproteins (fats and proteins in the blood), but the specific type of disorder is not identified.

1. Presence of abnormal lipid panel results without a clearly defined subtype of lipoprotein disorder

2. Evidence of dyslipidemia not attributable to a more specific diagnosis such as familial hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, or mixed hyperlipidemia

3. Clinical findings of elevated or decreased cholesterol, triglycerides, or other lipoprotein fractions without a specific etiology

4. Absence of secondary causes for lipid abnormalities, such as hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, or diabetes mellitus

5. Patient may be asymptomatic or present with nonspecific symptoms such as xanthomas, corneal arcus, or premature cardiovascular disease

6. Use when laboratory or clinical evaluation does not allow for further classification of the lipoprotein disorder

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code E78.9 include:

80061 – Lipid panel

82465 – Cholesterol, serum or whole blood, total

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

84478 – Triglycerides

83036 – Glycated hemoglobin (A1c)

99201–99499 – Evaluation and management (E/M) services

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

J3490 – Unclassified drugs (for injectable medications as appropriate)

J8499 – Prescription drug, oral, non-chemotherapeutic, NOS (for oral medications as appropriate)

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