E78.6

✓ Billable

Lipoprotein deficiency

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

Also Known As

AbetalipoproteinemiaDepressed HDL cholesterolHigh-density lipoprotein deficiencyHypoalphalipoproteinemiaHypobetalipoproteinemia (familial)Lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase deficiencyTangier disease

❌ Excludes1

inherited from E78

Rules from parent category E78: Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias

• sphingolipidosis (E75.0-E75.3)

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Code Information

CodeE78.6

BillableYes

ParentE78

CategoryEndocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

Excludes11 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)