E78.8
Non-billableOther disorders of lipoprotein metabolism
E78.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other disorders of lipoprotein metabolism. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E78.81 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…
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