ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for albinism
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Albinism, albino”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding albinism
The ICD-10-CM code for albinism is E70.30 (Albinism, unspecified). The official index lists 15 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on E70.30.
Within E70.3, choose E70.30 (unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: ocular albinism (E70.31), oculocutaneous albinism (E70.32), with hematologic abnormality (E70.33) and other specified albinism (E70.39).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 642 (Inborn and Other Disorders of Metabolism, relative weight 1.3219), in MDC 10 (Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and Disorders), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
More specific albinism codes (official index)
- with hematologic abnormality E70.339 — Albinism with hematologic abnormality, unspecified
- Chédiak-Higashi syndrome E70.330 — Chediak-Higashi syndrome
- Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome E70.331 — Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome
- other specified E70.338 — Other albinism with hematologic abnormality
- I E70.320 — Tyrosinase negative oculocutaneous albinism
- II E70.321 — Tyrosinase positive oculocutaneous albinism
- ocular E70.319 — Ocular albinism, unspecified
- autosomal recessive E70.311 — Autosomal recessive ocular albinism
- other specified E70.318 — Other ocular albinism
- X-linked E70.310 — X-linked ocular albinism
- oculocutaneous E70.329 — Oculocutaneous albinism, unspecified
- other specified E70.328 — Other oculocutaneous albinism
- tyrosinase (ty) negative E70.320 — Tyrosinase negative oculocutaneous albinism
- tyrosinase (ty) positive E70.321 — Tyrosinase positive oculocutaneous albinism
- other specified E70.39 — Other specified albinism
Common questions about albinism ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for albinism?
- E70.30 — Albinism, unspecified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: E70.339, E70.330, E70.331, E70.338 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for i albinism?
- E70.320 — Tyrosinase negative oculocutaneous albinism.
What is the ICD-10 code for ii albinism?
- E70.321 — Tyrosinase positive oculocutaneous albinism.
What is the ICD-10 code for ocular albinism?
- E70.319 — Ocular albinism, unspecified.
What is the ICD-10 code for oculocutaneous albinism?
- E70.329 — Oculocutaneous albinism, unspecified.
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified albinism?
- E70.39 — Other specified albinism.
Is E70.30 billable?
- Yes. E70.30 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can E70.30 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict E70.30 as a principal diagnosis.
Is E70.30 a CC or MCC?
- E70.30 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.