Wiki Low HDL

[kumeena]

Doctor documented low HDL and Tricor was given. Can I code 272.8 ?

Thank you

 

[ollielooya]

hypoalphalipoproteinemia

A quick research took brought up this code which you might want to check out further = 272.5

You're in the right category but you may want to investigate your choice of 4th digit.

Hopefully others will jump in to validate or correct and/or offer advice.

 

[kumeena]

Thank you Suzanne. I will go with 272.5

 

[Delia.Perez@LeonMedicalCenters.com]

code for HLp

Dr documented HLP and low HDL, can i code both 272.4 and 272.5?