E78.79 – Other disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Metabolic disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code E78.79
Code
E78.79 (claims format: E7879)
Description
Other disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism
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 › E78.7

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):

E78.7 – Disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • Niemann-Pick disease type C (E75.242)

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 E78.79

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

Related codes in E78.7

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E78.79?

E78.79 is the ICD-10-CM code for other disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism, in the block E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).

Is E78.79 a billable code?

Yes. E78.79 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does E78.79 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.