Question 1

Is E78 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E78 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code E78 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E78 represents Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code E78 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code E78 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E78?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E78 is section:E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from E78?

Accepted Answer

Code E78 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: sphingolipidosis (E75.0-E75.3). These conditions cannot be coded together with E78 as they represent different diagnoses.

E782026

Excludes17Not coded together

Excludes21Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is E78 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code E78 mean?

When was ICD-10 code E78 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E78?

What conditions are excluded from E78?