Hyperlipidemia ICD 10 Code (2024)

Hyperlipidemia is a health related disorder caused by the increase in the amount of cholesterol in the blood, which is spreading rapidly in India. It is emerging as a serious disorder which is proving fatal for the health of the people. About 25-30% of people in urban areas are suffering from the problem of high cholesterol, while rural areas are not far behind and according to the estimated data, about 15-20% of the rural population is suffering from high cholesterol. Today’s run-of-the-mill lifestyle is quite stressful, due to which the risk of different types of diseases is increasing in people, and people are falling prey to different health disorders. Hyperlipidemia icd 10 code is E78. 5 for unspecified. All other related icd 10 code for hyperlipidemia is also updated in below table.

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What is Hyperlipidemia ?

In addition to hyperlipidemia, it is also known as hyperlipoproteinemia and high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatty substance and it does not dissolve in water, due to which it cannot reach other parts of the body by itself. Takes the help of lipoproteins and reaches through the blood. Cholesterol is normally manufactured by the liver in the body, but it is included in many foods that we take on a daily basis. Consuming excessively fatty foods that contain high amounts of fat increases the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood.

Too high of a normal level of LDL cholesterol or too low of a normal level of HDL cholesterol leads to the accumulation of fat in the blood vessels, due to which blockages occur in the blood flow, which increases the risk of heart related health. .

Causes of Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia has many causes, consuming a high-fat diet can cause high cholesterol. Some of the reasons are as follows-

◆Eating a diet that is high in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol can lead to high cholesterol, trans fat is found in fried foods and packaged foods such as biscuits and chips.

◆ Eating more meat, milk, eggs, butter, and cheese.

◆ Being overweight can increase triglycerides and LDL (also known as bad cholesterol) can also increase, and can put obstacles in the blood flow.

◆ Lack of physical activity or not exercising daily increases LDL.

◆Cholesterol starts increasing automatically after an age, and cholesterol can increase due to the side effects of many medicines.

Effects of Hyperlipidemia on body

Due to the increase in high cholesterol level, many serious health problems can arise in our body. Due to hyperlipidemia, cholesterol starts accumulating in the form of plaque in our arteries. Due to the accumulation of cholesterol in the arteries, the arteries become narrow and obstruction in the blood flow starts, due to which there is less blood flow in these arteries and there is a problem of high blood pressure.

High blood pressure causes many health complications. High blood pressure can lead to an increased risk of stroke, heart attack and peripheral artery disease, as well as exacerbation of chronic kidney disease.

Symptoms of Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for other diseases and is not necessarily a symptom in itself. But if you do regular blood tests, then you can easily detect the increased level of cholesterol in the blood. Following are some of the main symptoms of hyperlipidemia-

◆ If you have a family history of heart attack, cardiac disorders or high cholesterol level.

◆ Very high blood pressure level.

◆If you have diabetes.

◆ If you are overweight then this can also be a symptom.

◆If you smoke, there may be chances.

◆If you have angina or feel severe pain in your chest.

How to protect ourself from Hyperlipidemia?

Since hyperlipidemia is a health disorder caused by increased cholesterol levels, adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes aerobic exercise and small changes in your diet to include low-fat foods can reduce the risk of high cholesterol to a great extent. . Some measures have been mentioned to get rid of the following hyperlipidemia-

◆ If possible, do light exercise daily for at least 30 minutes.

◆ To control high cholesterol, try to lower your LDL levels by eating more soluble fiber (such as found in grains, beans, peas, and many fruits and vegetables) as much as possible.

◆ Set goals and eat foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

◆Keep your extra weight under control.

◆ If you smoke, quit immediately.

◆Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol and try to get rid of this addiction.

Hyperlipidemia icd 10 code List

icd 10 code for hyperlipidemia is E78.5 for unspecified

ICD CodesDescription
E78Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias
E78.0Pure hypercholesterolemia
E78.00Unspecified
E78.01Familial hypercholesterolemia
E78.1Pure hyperglyceridemia
E78.2Mixed hyperlipidemia
E78.3Hyperchylomicronemia
E78.4Other hyperlipidemia
E78.41Elevated Lipoprotein(a)
E78.49Other hyperlipidemia
E78.5Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
E78.6Lipoprotein deficiency
E78.7Disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism
E78.70Disorder of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism, unspecified
E78.71Barth syndrome
E78.72Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome
E78.79Other disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism
E78.8Other disorders of lipoprotein metabolism
E78.81Other disorders of lipoprotein metabolism
E78.89Other lipoprotein metabolism disorders
E78.9Disorder of lipoprotein metabolism, unspecified

Conclusion

Higher than normal cholesterol in the body and its increase is definitely a matter of serious concern. In the beginning, there is no such symptom in the beginning, with the help of which hyperlipidemia can be estimated, due to which its treatment is delayed. It happens. It is only when serious conditions become due to high cholesterol that it is known. These serious conditions include serious diseases like heart attack and stroke.

But hyperlipidemia can be controlled by taking a balanced and fiber-rich diet by exercising daily and controlling your diet, avoiding fatty foods. Apart from this, its risks can be reduced by getting your blood checked from time to time.Through this post, you have come to know what is hyperlipidemia, what are the causes of high blood pressure, its symptoms and how to avoid hyperlipidemia. But after reading the post, you do not have to start your treatment if you see any problem. Do talk to your doctor once and take his advice.

FAQ

Q1. How many types of hyperlipidemia are there?

Ans. Following are the 5 types of hyperlipidemia, which are present in plasma in the form of lipoproteins-
1. Chylomicrons (CM)
2. Very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)
3.low-density lipoproteins (LDL)
4.Intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDL)
5. High density lipoproteins (HDL)

Q2. What is caused by hyperlipidemia.

Ans. Due to hyperlipidemia, there is a huge accumulation of lipids in the arteries, due to which the size of the arteries changes and becomes very thin and the blood flow in the arteries decreases and the risk of heart attack increases.

Q3. What are 3 signs and symptoms of Hyperlipidemia?

Ans. If you are overweight then this can also be a symptom.
2.If you smoke, there may be chances.
3.If you have angina or feel severe pain in your chest.

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