E78.011

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ChapterE00–E89
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Official Description

Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [HeFH]

Metadata & Insights
  • Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (E00-E89).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E70-E88Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)
E78Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias
E78.0Pure hypercholesterolemia
E78.01Familial hypercholesterolemia
E78.011Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [HeFH]Billable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to E78.011:

categoryE78
Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias
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blockE70-E88
Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)
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chapterCH4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
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Code History

  • FY 2025: This code replaced E78.01 (Familial hypercholesterolemia)

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

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