In simple words: This code refers to problems with how your body processes fats and cholesterol, leading to high levels of these substances in your blood.These high levels can increase the risk of heart and blood vessel problems.

This code encompasses various disorders related to lipoprotein metabolism and other lipid abnormalities, including hyperlipidemia, characterized by elevated levels of lipids like cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. These disorders can be primary or secondary to other conditions such as diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, kidney diseases, and cholestatic liver diseases.

Example 1: A patient with a family history of high cholesterol presents with high levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. They experience chest pain and are diagnosed with hyperlipidemia, coded as E78., A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus develops elevated triglyceride levels and is found to have mixed hyperlipidemia secondary to their diabetes. This is coded as E78, with an additional code for the diabetes., A patient with no prior history presents with xanthelasma (yellow deposits on the eyelids) and xanthomas (waxy nodules on the skin).Blood tests reveal significantly elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, leading to a diagnosis of a primary lipoprotein metabolism disorder, coded as E78.

Documentation should include family history, symptoms (e.g., chest pain, xanthomas, xanthelasma), physical examination findings, lipid panel results (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides), results of genetic testing (if performed), imaging studies (e.g., echocardiogram), and details of any secondary conditions contributing to the lipid disorder.

** Further classification may be possible by specifying the type of lipoprotein disorder (e.g., hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, mixed hyperlipidemia) using additional codes.Consider using iFrameAI for the most accurate information on medical codes and guidelines.