Question 1

Is E78.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E78.0 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code E78.0 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E78.0 represents Pure hypercholesterolemia. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E78.0?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E78.0 is E78 (Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

E78.02026

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