Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism or certain specified lipidaemias

Definition

Elevated levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), in the blood. It is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Exclusions

• Sphingolipidosis (5C56.0)

4 subordinate codes

• 5C80Hyperlipoproteinaemia
• 5C81Hypolipoproteinaemia
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Metabolic disorders

• 5C50-5C5ZInborn errors of metabolism
• 5C60-5C6ZDisorders of metabolite absorption or transport
• 5C70-5C7ZDisorders of fluid, electrolyte or acid-base balance
• 5C90Metabolic or transporter liver disease
• 5D00-5D0YOther metabolic disorders
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified