E78
Non-billableDisorders 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 · NIHMetabolism 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.
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- FenofibratePeroxisome Proliferator Receptor alpha Agonist [EPC]›
- Colesevelam›
- EzetimibeHMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor [EPC]›
- AtorvastatinHMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor [EPC]›
- omega-3 acid ethyl esters (USP)›
- RosuvastatinHMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor [EPC]›
- Icosapent Ethyl›
- Cholestyramine ResinBile Acid Sequestrant [EPC]›
- Colestipol›
- Fluvastatin›
- Pitavastatin›
- SimvastatinHMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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