2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E70.318Other ocular albinism

ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E70-E88›E70

ICD-10-CM E70.318
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

E70.318 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other ocular albinism. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified nutritional and metabolic disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
E70.318
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other ocular albinism
Short Description
Other ocular albinism
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
E70.31
Ocular albinism

Code Classification

ChapterE00–E89Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
SectionE70-E88Metabolic disorders
CategoryE70Disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism
This CodeE70.318Other ocular albinism

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Albinism, albino
      • ocular
        • other specified

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR END016
Other specified and unspecified nutritional and metabolic disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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Convert E70.318 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
270.2 Arom amin-acid metab NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About E70.318Overview

Is E70.318 (Ocular albinism) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other ocular albinism on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of E70.318?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other ocular albinism converts to ICD-9-CM 270.2 (arom amin-acid metab NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.