E78.5 – Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Metabolic disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code E78.5

Code: E78.5 (claims format: E785)
Description: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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 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 E78.5

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

Related codes in E78

E78.0 – Pure hypercholesterolemiaHeader
E78.1 – Pure hyperglyceridemiaBillable
E78.2 – Mixed hyperlipidemiaBillable
E78.3 – HyperchylomicronemiaBillable
E78.4 – Other hyperlipidemiaHeader
E78.6 – Lipoprotein deficiencyBillable
E78.7 – Disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolismHeader
E78.8 – Other disorders of lipoprotein metabolismHeader
E78.9 – Disorder of lipoprotein metabolism, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E78.5?

E78.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for hyperlipidemia, unspecified, in the block E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).

Is E78.5 a billable code?

Yes. E78.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does E78.5 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.