E78.1
Billable

Pure hyperglyceridemia

Billable / Specific Code

What is Pure hyperglyceridemia?

ICD-10-CM E78.1 is the diagnosis code for Pure hyperglyceridemia. This code falls under the section "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for E78.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Elevated fasting triglycerides
  • Endogenous hyperglyceridemia
  • Fredrickson's hyperlipoproteinemia, type IV
  • Hyperlipidemia, group B
  • Hyperprebetalipoproteinemia
  • Very-low-density-lipoprotein-type [VLDL] hyperlipoproteinemia

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where E78.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is E78.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, E78.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does E78.1 mean?

E78.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pure hyperglyceridemia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of E78.1?

The parent code of E78.1 is E78 ("Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias"). E78.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is E78.1 in?

E78.1 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use E78.1?

Use E78.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pure hyperglyceridemia" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Pure hyperglyceridemia?

The ICD-10-CM code for Pure hyperglyceridemia is E78.1.

Can E78.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, E78.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is E78.1 in?

E78.1 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is E78.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, E78.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
E78.1
Pure hyperglyceridemia
Billable / Specific Code
4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E70-E88 — Metabolic disorders
2026 ICD-10-CM