2025 High Cholesterol ICD 10 Code E78.00
Effective Date: 10/01/2016 To 09/30/2025Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
| CMS-HCC-V24 | CMS-HCC-V28 | RxHCC | Age | Gender | Maternity | Acute or Chronic | MCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | -- | 47 | -- | -- | -- | Acute | No |
- elevated(high) E78.00
- cholesterol E78.00
- cholesterol E78.9
- high E78.00
- high E78.00
- IIA E78.00
- cholesterol E78.00
- group
- A E78.00
- A E78.00
- Fredrickson's type
- IIa E78.00
- IIa E78.00
- low-density-lipoprotein-type(LDL) E78.00
- hypercholesterinemic E78.00
- hypercholesterolemic E78.00
What is High Cholesterol ICD 10?
High Cholesterol ICD 10 (E78.00), or hypercholesterolemia ICD 10, occurs when there are elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein or the kind of bad cholesterol in the blood of the human body. This condition often leads to the accumulation of fats in the arteries, that is also known as atherosclerosis, which severely increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, CAD, and strokes.
Why Does High Cholesterol ICD 10 Happen?
High cholesterol ICD 10 can be caused by:
- Genetics of the patient
- High intake of saturated and trans fats.
- Lack of exercise, smoking, and obesity.
- Diabetes, hypothyroidism, Obstructive liver disease and chronic kidney disease.
Treatment Options for Hypercholesterolemia ICD 10 (Code: E78.00)
Medications:
- Statins
- PCSK9 Inhibitors
- Ezetimibe
- Bile Acid Sequestrants
- Niacin
- Bempedoic Acid
Diagnostics for Hypercholesterolemia ICD 10
Lipid Panel Blood Test:
It is done to measure cholesterol levels in the blood, including LDL, HDL, and triglycerides so that the problem can be treated on time.
Symptoms for High Cholesterol ICD 10
High cholesterol often has no symptoms but can lead to more health issues like heart disease and stroke if left untreated. If left untreated, can cause the patient severe problems in the long run.