ICD-10-CM E70.310 is the diagnosis code for X-linked ocular albinism. This code falls under the section "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where E70.310 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, E70.310 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
E70.310 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "X-linked ocular albinism". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of E70.310 is E70.31 ("Ocular albinism"). E70.310 provides a more specific classification within this category.
E70.310 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use E70.310 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "X-linked ocular albinism" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for X-linked ocular albinism is E70.310.
Yes, E70.310 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
E70.310 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, E70.310 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.