Find information on Hyperlipidemia screening, including lipid panel testing, cholesterol levels, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and risk assessment. Learn about ICD-10 codes for Hyperlipidemia (E78.5), diagnosis documentation, and medical coding guidelines for accurate clinical records and billing. This resource provides healthcare professionals with insights into effective Hyperlipidemia management and patient education materials related to diet, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence for improved cardiovascular health.
Also known as
Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
Routine screening for high cholesterol and other lipid abnormalities.
Pure hypercholesterolemia
Elevated cholesterol levels without other lipid abnormalities.
Mixed hyperlipidemia
Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides.
Pure hyperglyceridemia
Elevated triglycerides without other lipid abnormalities.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the encounter for screening purposes?
Yes
Is there a family history of hyperlipidemia?
No
Is hyperlipidemia being investigated?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| High cholesterol screening |
| Familial hypercholesterolemia |
| Mixed hyperlipidemia |
Using unspecified hyperlipidemia codes (e.g., E78.9) when a more specific code is documented, impacting risk adjustment and reimbursement.
Insufficient documentation of lipid levels or family history to support the hyperlipidemia diagnosis, leading to audit denials and compliance issues.
Incorrect sequencing of hyperlipidemia as primary or secondary diagnosis when other conditions are present, affecting data accuracy and quality reporting.
Patient presents for hyperlipidemia screening due to family history of coronary artery disease and elevated cholesterol. Risk factors discussed include diet, exercise, smoking status, and family history. Patient reports adherence to a generally healthy diet but admits to limited physical activity. Patient denies tobacco use. Physical exam unremarkable. A lipid panel was ordered to assess for dyslipidemia, including total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. Plan includes lifestyle modifications such as increased exercise and dietary counseling, with potential pharmacotherapy such as statin therapy depending on lipid panel results. Patient education provided regarding the importance of cholesterol management and reducing cardiovascular risk factors. Follow-up appointment scheduled to review lab results and discuss further management options including medication management if indicated. Diagnosis: Hyperlipidemia screening. ICD-10 code Z13.220. CPT code for lipid panel 80061. Keywords: Hyperlipidemia, high cholesterol, cholesterol screening, lipid panel, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular risk, statin therapy, lipid-lowering medication, preventative medicine, family history, coronary artery disease, metabolic syndrome, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, cholesterol management, lifestyle modifications, diet, exercise, smoking cessation, ICD-10 Z13.220, CPT 80061, EHR documentation, medical billing, medical coding.