This code is used when only triglycerides are elevated in the blood. E78.2: Mixed Hyperlipidemia This code is used when both cholesterol and triglycerides are elevated. E78.4: Other Hyperlipidemia This code can be used for other types of lipid abnormalities. ...
Hyperlipidemia, characterized by elevated levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. These lipids include cholesterol and triglycerides, which can be harmful when present at high levels. Hyperlipidemia often has no symptoms, and many people may not...
Such an abbreviation is hard to interpret in isolation: few users searching for “triglycerides” would be able to locate it easily. Also concerning, certain EHRs will not enforce the most basic integrity checks, such as ensuring that all lab-test names are unique, or forcing certain ...