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. E78.5: Hyperlipidemia, Unspecified This code is used when the type of lipid disorder is not specified. ...
Some test names may not be fully descriptive: I’ve seen the test for serum triglycerides documented only as “TRIGS,” with no other description anywhere else in the record. Such an abbreviation is hard to interpret in isolation: few users searching for “triglycerides” would be able to ...
E78.5 - Yes, this unspecified hyperlipidemia code is also billable. Clinical Information 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...