Hypertriglyceridemia ICD-10-CM Codes
Read this short guide to learn about Hypertriglyceridemia ICD codes you can use.
Fact Checked by Ericka Pingol.
What Hypertriglyceridemia ICD codes can I use?
If you’re looking for Hypertriglyceridemia ICD codes to use, there are four to pick from.
The main Hypertriglyceridemia-related ICD-10 code you’re looking for is E78.1 - Pure hyperglyceridemia, which is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have hyperglyceridemia.
Hypertriglyceridemia fits this ICD-10 code because glycerides are composed of glycerol and fatty acids. These can be classified as monoglycerides (only one fatty acid), diglycerides (two fatty acids), and triglycerides (three fatty acids).
Having too much triglycerides means a person has too much glycerides (triglycerides, in the case of this subject).
In the context of this ICD-10 code, the patient only has triglyceridemia. There are no increases in other lipids, hence the pure in the name.
Other Hypertriglyceridemia-related ICD-10 codes you can use include:
- E78.2 - Mixed hyperlipidemia
This ICD-10 code is meant for patients confirmed to have Mixed Hyperlipidemia. When we speak of hyperlipidemia, we mean the state of having too many lipids like cholesterol and triglycerides. Hypertriglyceridemia is the state of having too much triglycerides, so it fits this ICD-10 code.
- E78.3 - Hyperchylomicronemia
This ICD-10 code is meant for patients confirmed to have Hyperchylomicronemia. This condition is characterized by having elevated levels of chylomicron and triglyceride to the point of having too much of both. This also fits Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Z83.49 - Family history of other endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient with a family history of endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic disease. Still, the condition doesn’t have a specific family history ICD-10 codes. There is no Family History of Hypertriglyceridemia ICD-10 code, so this can be used on patients confirmed to be directly related to people who have had Hypertriglyceridemia.
Are these Hypertriglyceridemia ICD codes billable?
Yes. All of the aforementioned Hypertriglyceridemia-related ICD-10 codes are valid and billable.
Clinical information about Hypertriglyceridemia:
Triglycerides are a type of lipid that forms from calories. The consumption of oily and buttery food also increases. They serve as energy reserves for the body that can be accessed anytime. This makes having triglycerides important!
However, you know how the adage goes. Too much of a good thing can be harmful. If a person has too many triglycerides, they will enter a state of Hypertriglyceridemia. This state can lead to several unwanted complications if left unchecked and unmanaged, with the most notable being Atherosclerosis, which is characterized by the arteries becoming thick or stiff due to plaque build-up inside them. This could lead to heart attacks and even stroke!
Other complications that Hypertriglyceridemia can lead to include the build-up of liver fat and pancreatitis (the inflammation of the pancreas, which can put the person at risk of developing pancreatic cancer, diabetes, and kidney failure).
Synonyms include:
- Familial hypertriglyceridemia
- Primary hypertriglyceridemia
- Pure hyperglyceridemia
- Secondary hypertriglyceridemia
- Sporadic primary hypertriglyceridemia
- Transient infantile hypertriglyceridemia and hepatosteatosis
- Mixed hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia
- Family history of hypertriglyceridemia
Commonly asked questions
The normal amount of triglycerides a person should have is under 150 mg/dL. Any amount from 150 and higher is considered too much. Having 150 to 199 mg/dL of triglycerides is considered borderline high. 200 to 499 mg/dL is high, and 500 mg/dL is severe.
Healthcare professionals will conduct a lipid panel, a type of blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Medicates such as fibrates, statins, and prescription medicine containing omega-3 fatty acids can help regulate triglyceride levels. Lifestyle changes that include regular exercise and consuming omega-3-rich food instead of those rich in sugar and carbohydrates might also be recommended by healthcare professionals.
