Is E78.01 a billable code?
No. E78.01 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
E78.01: Familial hypercholesterolemia
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
E78.01 groups related diagnoses under familial hypercholesterolemia. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under E78.01
- E78.010Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [HoFH]
- E78.011Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [HeFH]
- E78.019Familial hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Other codes in E78.0 Pure hypercholesterolemia
E78.01 questions
What does E78.01 mean?
E78.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Familial hypercholesterolemia. It is in chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.