E78.7
Non-billableDisorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism
E78.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E78.70 for billing.
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.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •Niemann-Pick disease type C (E75.242)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code E78.7?
- E78.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
- Is E78.7 a billable code?
- No — E78.7 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E78.70) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of E78.7?
- E78.7 has 4 more specific child codes, including E78.70, E78.71, E78.72.
- What is excluded from E78.7?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): Niemann-Pick disease type C (E75.242).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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