ICD-10 Code E78.49 – Other hyperlipidemia (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E78.49 – Other hyperlipidemia
What it is
E78.49 identifies hyperlipidemia that does not fit a more specific ICD-10 category. Use it for documented lipid disorders when the record says “other hyperlipidemia” or gives an equivalent nonspecific description.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Hyperlipidemia is often recognized through abnormal lipid testing or a provider diagnosis, and may be noted without symptoms.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents other hyperlipidemia and does not specify a more exact type, such as isolated cholesterol or triglyceride disorders. It may also fit mixed or atypical lipid abnormalities when the chart does not support a more specific code. Check documentation if the record names a different lipid disorder.
Do not use for
Do not use E78.49 when a more specific hyperlipidemia code is documented, such as pure hypercholesterolemia or pure hyperglyceridemia. Do not assign it for general screening or for elevated lipids without a diagnosed disorder.
Coding tip
Match the code to the provider’s exact wording and code the most specific lipid disorder documented.