Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E78 is the diagnosis code for Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias. This code falls under the section "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as E78. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where E78 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, E78 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
E78 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
E78 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
E78 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: E78.0, E78.1, E78.2, E78.3, E78.4 and more.
Use E78 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias is E78.
No, E78 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
E78 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for E78 include: sphingolipidosis (E75.0-E75.3).
Yes, E78 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.