E78.2 – Mixed hyperlipidemia

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Metabolic disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code E78.2
Code
E78.2 (claims format: E782)
Description
Mixed hyperlipidemia
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Block
E70-E88 Metabolic disorders
Parent codes
E78

Notes for E78.2

Applicable to:
  • Broad- or floating-betalipoproteinemia
  • Combined hyperlipidemia NOS
  • Elevated cholesterol with elevated triglycerides NEC
  • Fredrickson's hyperlipoproteinemia, type IIb or III
  • Hyperbetalipoproteinemia with prebetalipoproteinemia
  • Hypercholesteremia with endogenous hyperglyceridemia
  • Hyperlipidemia, group C
  • Tubo-eruptive xanthoma
  • Xanthoma tuberosum
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • cerebrotendinous cholesterosis [van Bogaert-Scherer- Epstein] (E75.5)
  • familial combined hyperlipidemia (E78.49)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

E78 – Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias

Excludes1 (not coded here):

Block E70-E88

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-)
  • congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0)
  • hemolytic anemias attributable to enzyme disorders (D55.-)
  • Marfan syndrome (Q87.4-)
  • 5-alpha-reductase deficiency (E29.1)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (Q79.6-)

Index terms for E78.2

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in E78

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E78.2?

E78.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for mixed hyperlipidemia, in the block E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).

Is E78.2 a billable code?

Yes. E78.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does E78.2 belong to?

It belongs to category E78 – Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.