Mixed hyperlipidemia

This code signifies a dyslipidemia characterized by elevated levels of both cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. It indicates a combined disturbance in lipid metabolism, often involving increased LDL-C and VLDL-C, and decreased HDL-C.

Use this code when documentation specifies "mixed hyperlipidemia," "combined hyperlipidemia," or "hyperlipidemia, mixed type." This diagnosis is typically made based on a lipid panel showing elevated total cholesterol, LDL-C, and triglycerides, often alongside low HDL-C.

• Distinguish from pure hypercholesterolemia (272.0) or pure hypertriglyceridemia (272.1).
• Ensure the physician's documentation explicitly states "mixed" or "combined" hyperlipidemia.
• Do not use if only one lipid component is elevated; select the more specific code.