Diagnostic code
272 — Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders: Disorders of lipoid metabolism (e.g., hypercholesterolemia, lipoprotein disorders)
272 is an OHIP diagnostic code used on Ontario Health Insurance Plan claims. Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders: Disorders of lipoid metabolism (e.g., hypercholesterolemia, lipoprotein disorders).
- Code
- 272
- Description
- Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders: Disorders of lipoid metabolism (e.g., hypercholesterolemia, lipoprotein disorders)
Updated October 26, 2026
272 is the OHIP diagnostic code for high cholesterol and other lipid disorders.
Conditions billed under this code
- High cholesterol
What it covers
The Ministry lists 272 as 'Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders: Disorders of lipoid metabolism (e.g., hypercholesterolemia, lipoprotein disorders)'.
Use it for high cholesterol, high triglycerides, mixed dyslipidemia and familial hypercholesterolemia.
Close neighbours: 278 obesity, 250 diabetes, 401 hypertension, 412 chronic coronary artery disease.
Billing notes
- Hypercholesterolemia is one of six diseases eligible for chronic disease shared appointments, K140 to K144 (A22).
Related codes: 278, 250, 401, 412
Sources
- OHIP Diagnostic Codes (Ministry of Health, February 2026)
- Schedule of Benefits: Physician Services (effective July 1, 2026)
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