E70.31 – Ocular albinism

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Metabolic disorders

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code E70.31

Code: E70.31 (claims format: E7031)
Description: Ocular albinism
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Block: E70-E88 Metabolic disorders
Parent codes: E70 › E70.3

Billable codes under E70.31

E70.31 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

E70.310 – X-linked ocular albinismBillable
E70.311 – Autosomal recessive ocular albinismBillable
E70.318 – Other ocular albinismBillable
E70.319 – Ocular albinism, unspecifiedBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block E70-E88

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-)

Related codes in E70.3

E70.30 – Albinism, unspecifiedBillable
E70.32 – Oculocutaneous albinismHeader
E70.33 – Albinism with hematologic abnormalityHeader
E70.39 – Other specified albinismBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E70.31?

E70.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for ocular albinism, in the block E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).

Is E70.31 a billable code?

No. E70.31 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does E70.31 belong to?

It belongs to category E70 – Disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.