ICD-10 Code E78.4 – Other hyperlipidemia (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E78.4 – Other hyperlipidemia
What it is
Other hyperlipidemia means an abnormal blood lipid disorder that does not fit a more specific ICD-10 lipid code. Use it when the record documents hyperlipidemia but does not specify the exact type.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Providers may note elevated lipids, abnormal lipid screening, or a history of dyslipidemia without further detail.
When to use this code
Use E78.4 when the clinician documents hyperlipidemia, mixed dyslipidemia, or another lipid disorder that is not otherwise classified in the chart. It is appropriate when the record lacks enough detail for a more specific code. Check documentation if the type is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for pure hypercholesterolemia, pure hyperglyceridemia, familial lipid disorders, or unspecified hyperlipidemia when a different code is documented. If the record is vague, verify the exact diagnosis.
Coding tip
Choose the most specific lipid code supported by the provider’s wording; if specificity is missing, query or code only what is documented.