Abnormal Ldl Cholesterol Concentration C4703598
LDL cholesterol, often called "bad" cholesterol, is present at abnormal levels in the blood. This condition is common in adults and is influenced by diet, genetics, and lifestyle factors. It is usually managed with dietary changes, increased exercise, and sometimes cholesterol-lowering medications.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- E88.9
- ICD-11
- 5A00.0
- Body system
- metabolic
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
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