E70.321
Billable

Tyrosinase positive oculocutaneous albinism

Billable / Specific Code

What is Tyrosinase positive oculocutaneous albinism?

ICD-10-CM E70.321 is the diagnosis code for Tyrosinase positive oculocutaneous 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for E70.321

✅ This Code Includes

  • Albinism II
  • Oculocutaneous albinism ty-pos

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where E70.321 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeE70.321 — Tyrosinase positive oculocutaneous albinism
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E70.321 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, E70.321 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does E70.321 mean?

E70.321 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Tyrosinase positive oculocutaneous albinism". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of E70.321?

The parent code of E70.321 is E70.32 ("Oculocutaneous albinism"). E70.321 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is E70.321 in?

E70.321 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use E70.321?

Use E70.321 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Tyrosinase positive oculocutaneous albinism" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Tyrosinase positive oculocutaneous albinism?

The ICD-10-CM code for Tyrosinase positive oculocutaneous albinism is E70.321.

Can E70.321 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, E70.321 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is E70.321 in?

E70.321 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is E70.321 valid for 2026?

Yes, E70.321 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
E70.321
Tyrosinase positive oculocutaneous albinism
Billable / Specific Code
4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E70-E88 — Metabolic disorders
2026 ICD-10-CM