E78

Non-billable

Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias

E78 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E78.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
E00-E89
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Metabolism is the process your body uses to make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive system (enzymes) break the food parts down into sugars and acids, your body's fuel. Your body can use this fuel right away, or it can store the energy in your body tissues. If you have a metabolic disorder , something goes wrong with this process. Lipid…

Read more about Lipid Metabolism Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

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Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E78?
E78 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Is E78 a billable code?
No — E78 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E78.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of E78?
E78 has 10 more specific child codes, including E78.0, E78.1, E78.2.
What is excluded from E78?
Excludes1 (not coded here): sphingolipidosis (E75.0-E75.3).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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