E78.49 – Other hyperlipidemia

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Metabolic disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code E78.49

Code: E78.49 (claims format: E7849)
Description: Other 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 › E78.4

Notes for E78.49

Applicable to:

Familial combined hyperlipidemia

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):

sphingolipidosis (E75.0-E75.3)

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 E78.49

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

Related codes in E78.4

E78.41 – Elevated Lipoprotein(a)Billable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E78.49?

E78.49 is the ICD-10-CM code for other hyperlipidemia, in the block E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).

Is E78.49 a billable code?

Yes. E78.49 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does E78.49 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.