ICD-10/E70.31

E70.31 ICD 2026 Code: Ocular albinism

E70.31 is the authoritative medical code for Ocular albinism. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for ocular albinism (ICD-10-CM E70.31), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Ocular albinism is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code E70.31. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): androgen insensitivity syndrome E34.5-; congenital adrenal hyperplasia E25.0; hemolytic anemias attributable to enzyme disorders D55.-; Marfan syndrome Q87.4-; 5-alpha-reductase deficiency E29.1. Excludes2 (not included here): Ehlers-Danlos syndromes Q79.6-.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for E70.31 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • androgen insensitivity syndrome E34.5-
  • congenital adrenal hyperplasia E25.0
  • hemolytic anemias attributable to enzyme disorders D55.-
  • Marfan syndrome Q87.4-
  • 5-alpha-reductase deficiency E29.1

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • Ehlers-Danlos syndromes Q79.6-

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can E70.31 be billed directly?

No. E70.31 (Ocular albinism) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

What can't be coded together with E70.31?

Per Excludes1 instructions, E70.31 must not be reported with: androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-); congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0); hemolytic anemias attributable to enzyme disorders (D55.-); Marfan syndrome (Q87.4-).

Can E70.31 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per Excludes2 instructions, E70.31 and the following may both be reported when both are present: Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (Q79.6-).

Codes in This Family (4)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as E70.31, with their registry titles.

  • E70.310 — X-linked ocular albinism
  • E70.311 — Autosomal recessive ocular albinism
  • E70.318 — Other ocular albinism
  • E70.319 — Ocular albinism, unspecified

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