2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E78.2

Mixed hyperlipidemia

ICD-10-CM Code:
E78.2
ICD-10 Code for:
Mixed hyperlipidemia
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
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Code Classification

  • Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
    (E00–E89)
    • Metabolic disorders
      (E70-E88)
      • Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias
        (E78)

E78.2 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of mixed hyperlipidemia. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Alpha/beta lipoproteinemia
  • Cutaneous xanthoma
  • Diffuse normolipemic plane xanthomatosis
  • Diffuse plane xanthoma due to hyperlipidemia
  • Endogenous hyperlipidemia
  • Eruptive xanthoma
  • Eruptive xanthoma
  • Familial type 3 hyperlipoproteinemia
  • Generalized plane xanthoma
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia
  • Mixed hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia
  • Mixed hyperlipidemia
  • Mixed hyperlipidemia
  • Mixed hyperlipidemia
  • Mixed hyperlipidemia due to type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • Mixed hyperlipidemia due to type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Palmar xanthoma
  • Plane xanthoma
  • Primary combined hyperlipidemia
  • Primary genetic hyperlipidemia
  • Primary genetic mixed hyperlipidemia
  • Primary polygenic type IIb combined hyperlipidemia
  • Secondary combined hyperlipidemia
  • Secondary combined hyperlipidemia
  • Secondary combined hyperlipidemia
  • Secondary xanthomatous infiltration of the skin
  • Secondary xanthomatous infiltration of the skin
  • Tubero-eruptive xanthoma
  • Tuberous xanthoma
  • Xanthoma diabeticorum
  • Xanthoma disseminatum
  • Xanthoma due to abnormality of lipid metabolism
  • Xanthoma due to abnormality of lipid metabolism
  • Xanthoma due to abnormality of lipid metabolism
  • Xanthoma due to primary combined hyperlipidemia
  • Xanthoma secondary to lymphedema
  • Xanthomatosis
  • Xanthomatosis, familial

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

  • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II

    a group of familial disorders characterized by elevated circulating cholesterol contained in either low-density lipoproteins alone or also in very-low-density lipoproteins (pre-beta lipoproteins).
  • Wolman Disease

    the severe infantile form of inherited lysosomal lipid storage diseases due to deficiency of acid lipase (sterol esterase). it is characterized by the accumulation of neutral lipids, particularly cholesterol esters in leukocytes, fibroblasts, and hepatocytes. it is also known as wolman's xanthomatosis and is an allelic variant of cholesterol ester storage disease.
  • Xanthomatosis

    a condition marked by the development of widespread xanthomas, yellow tumor-like structures filled with lipid deposits. xanthomas can be found in a variety of tissues including the skin; tendons; joints of knees and elbows. xanthomatosis is associated with disturbance of lipid metabolism and formation of foam cells.
  • Xanthomatosis, Cerebrotendinous

    an autosomal recessive lipid storage disorder due to mutation of the gene cyp27a1 encoding a cholestanetriol 26-monooxygenase. it is characterized by large deposits of cholesterol and cholestanol in various tissues resulting in xanthomatous swelling of tendons, early cataract, and progressive neurological symptoms.
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia

    an elevated concentration of lipoproteins.
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia, Type I|Familial Essential Hyperlipemia|Familial Hyperchylomicronemia|Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 1A|Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency

    a genetic disorder of lipoprotein metabolism caused by mutations in the lpl and apolipoprotein (apo) c-ii genes. it is characterized by increased levels of chylomicrons and triglycerides in the blood.
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia, Type I|Familial Essential Hyperlipemia|Familial Hyperchylomicronemia|Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 1A|Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency

    a genetic condition caused by mutation(s) in the lpl gene, encoding lipoprotein lipase, resulting in reduced activity of the enzyme lipoprotein lipase.
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia, Type II|Type II Hyperlipidemia

    an inheritable form of hyperlipidemia, in which there are excess lipids in the blood.
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia, Type IIa|FH|Familial Hypercholesterolemia|Hyperlipidemia Type IIa|Type IIa Hyperlipidemia

    an autosomal dominant inherited disorder characterized by very high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (ldl-c) and total cholesterol in the blood. it is usually caused by mutations in the ldlr gene which is located on the short arm of chromosome 19.
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia, Type IIb|Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia|Hyperlipidemia Type IIb|Type IIb Hyperlipidemia|Type IIb Hyperlipoproteinemia

    a disorder of lipoprotein metabolism characterized by high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. it is caused by elevation of low density and very low density lipoproteins.

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Broad- or floating-betalipoproteinemia
  • Combined hyperlipidemia NOS
  • Elevated cholesterol with elevated triglycerides NEC
  • Fredrickson's hyperlipoproteinemia, type IIb or III
  • Hyperbetalipoproteinemia with prebetalipoproteinemia
  • Hypercholesteremia with endogenous hyperglyceridemia
  • Hyperlipidemia, group C
  • Tubo-eruptive xanthoma
  • Xanthoma tuberosum

Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • cerebrotendinous cholesterosis van Bogaert-Scherer- Epstein E75.5
  • familial combined hyperlipidemia E78.49

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

Convert E78.2 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 272.2 - Mixed hyperlipidemia

Patient Education


Cholesterol

What is cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs. Cholesterol is also found in foods from animal sources, such as egg yolks, meat, and cheese.

If you have too much cholesterol in your blood, it can combine with other substances in the blood to form plaque. Plaque sticks to the walls of your arteries. This buildup of plaque is known as atherosclerosis. It can lead to coronary artery disease, where your coronary arteries become narrow or even blocked.

What are HDL, LDL, and VLDL?

HDL, LDL, and VLDL are lipoproteins. They are a combination of fat (lipid) and protein. The lipids need to be attached to the proteins so they can move through the blood. Different types of lipoproteins have different purposes:

  • HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. It is sometimes called "good" cholesterol because it carries cholesterol from other parts of your body back to your liver. Your liver then removes the cholesterol from your body.
  • LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It is sometimes called "bad" cholesterol because a high LDL level leads to the buildup of plaque in your arteries.
  • VLDL stands for very low-density lipoprotein. Some people also call VLDL a "bad" cholesterol because it too contributes to the buildup of plaque in your arteries. But VLDL and LDL are different; VLDL mainly carries triglycerides and LDL mainly carries cholesterol.

What causes high cholesterol?

The most common cause of high cholesterol is an unhealthy lifestyle. This can include:

  • Unhealthy eating habits, such as eating lots of bad fats. One type, saturated fat, is found in some meats, dairy products, chocolate, baked goods, and deep-fried and processed foods. Another type, trans fat, is in some fried and processed foods. Eating these fats can raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol.
  • Lack of physical activity, with lots of sitting and little exercise. This lowers your HDL (good) cholesterol.
  • Smoking, which lowers HDL cholesterol, especially in women. It also raises your LDL cholesterol.

Genetics may also cause people to have high cholesterol. For example, familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited form of high cholesterol. Other medical conditions and certain medicines may also cause high cholesterol.

What can raise my risk of high cholesterol?

A variety of things can raise your risk for high cholesterol:

  • Age. Your cholesterol levels tend to rise as you get older. Even though it is less common, younger people, including children and teens, can also have high cholesterol.
  • Heredity. High blood cholesterol can run in families.
  • Weight. Being overweight or having obesity raises your cholesterol level.
  • Race. Certain races may have an increased risk of high cholesterol. For example, African Americans typically have higher HDL and LDL cholesterol levels than whites.

What health problems can high cholesterol cause?

If you have large deposits of plaque in your arteries, an area of plaque can rupture (break open). This can cause a blood clot to form on the surface of the plaque. If the clot becomes large enough, it can mostly or completely block blood flow in a coronary artery.

If the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle is reduced or blocked, it can cause angina (chest pain) or a heart attack.

Plaque also can build up in other arteries in your body, including the arteries that bring oxygen-rich blood to your brain and limbs. This can lead to problems such as carotid artery disease, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease.

How is high cholesterol diagnosed?

There are usually no signs or symptoms that you have high cholesterol. There is a blood test to measure your cholesterol level. When and how often you should get this test depends on your age, risk factors, and family history. The general recommendations are:

For people who are age 19 or younger::

  • The first test should be between ages 9 to 11
  • Children should have the test again every 5 years
  • Some children may have this test starting at age 2 if there is a family history of high blood cholesterol, heart attack, or stroke

For people who are age 20 or older::

  • Younger adults should have the test every 5 years
  • Men ages 45 to 65 and women ages 55 to 65 should have it every 1 to 2 years

How can I lower my cholesterol?

You can lower your cholesterol through heart-healthy lifestyle changes. They include a heart-healthy eating plan, weight management, and regular physical activity.

If the lifestyle changes alone do not lower your cholesterol enough, you may also need to take medicines. There are several types of cholesterol-lowering drugs available, including statins. If you take medicines to lower your cholesterol, you still should continue with the lifestyle changes.

Some people with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) may receive a treatment called lipoprotein apheresis. This treatment uses a filtering machine to remove LDL cholesterol from the blood. Then the machine returns the rest of the blood back to the person.

NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute


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Triglycerides

What are triglycerides?

Triglycerides are a type of fat. They are the most common type of fat in your body. They come from foods, especially butter, oils, and other fats you eat. Triglycerides also come from extra calories. These are the calories that you eat, but your body does not need right away. Your body changes these extra calories into triglycerides and stores them in fat cells. When your body needs energy, it releases the triglycerides. Your VLDL cholesterol particles carry the triglycerides to your tissues.

Having a high level of triglycerides can raise your risk of heart diseases, such as coronary artery disease.

What causes high triglycerides?

Factors that can raise your triglyceride level include:

  • Regularly eating more calories than you burn off, especially if you eat a lot of sugar
  • Being overweight or having obesity
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Excessive alcohol use
  • Certain medicines
  • Some genetic disorders
  • Thyroid diseases
  • Poorly controlled type 2 diabetes
  • Liver or kidney diseases

How are high triglycerides diagnosed?

There is a blood test that measures your triglycerides, along with your cholesterol. Triglyceride levels are measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). The guidelines for triglyceride levels are

Category Triglyceride Level
Normal Less than 150mg/dL
Borderline high 150 to 199 mg/dL
High 200 to 499 mg/dL
Very high 500 mg/dL and above

Levels above 150mg/dl may raise your risk for heart disease. A triglyceride level of 150 mg/dL or higher is also a risk factor for metabolic syndrome.

What are the treatments for high triglycerides?

You may be able to lower your triglyceride levels with lifestyle changes:

  • Controlling your weight
  • Regular physical activity
  • Not smoking
  • Limiting sugar and refined foods
  • Limiting alcohol
  • Switching from saturated fats to healthier fats

Some people will also need to take cholesterol medicines to lower their triglycerides.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.