icd 10 code for ocular albinism

What is the ICD 10 code for albinism?

Albinism, unspecified. E70.30 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM E70.30 became effective on October 1, 2018.

What is the ICD 10 code for uveitis?

E70.319 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM E70.319 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E70.319 - other international versions of ICD-10 E70.319 may differ.

What is an ocular abnormality?

Ocular abnormalities may include reduced pigmentation of the iris, nystagmus, photophobia, strabismus, and decreased visual acuity. Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.

What is ocular albinism?

Ocular albinism is a genetic condition that primarily affects the eyes. This condition reduces the coloring (pigmentation) of the iris, which is the colored part of the eye, and the retina , which is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.

What is the ICD 10 code for immunodeficiency with partial albinism?

8.

What is the ICD 10 code for monocular blindness?

6 Moderate visual impairment, monocular. Visual impairment category 1 in one eye and categories 0 or 9 in other eye.

What is the ICD 10 code for amblyopia?

H53. 02 - Refractive amblyopia | ICD-10-CM.

Is Immunosuppression the same as immunodeficiency?

When your immune system fails to respond adequately to infection, it's called an immunodeficiency, and you may be immunocompromised. People may also suffer from the opposite condition, an overactive immune system that attacks healthy cells as though they were foreign bodies, and that is called an autoimmune response.

What is the ICD-10 code for immunosuppressed status?

To accurately assign the ICD-10 code D89. 9, disorder involving the immune mechanism unspecified, or D84. 9, immunodeficiency unspecified, the patient's immunocompromised state should not be attributed to a chronic condition or a prescribed medication therapy.

What is the ICD-10 code for right eye blindness?

Blindness right eye, category 5 The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H54. 0X5 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H54. 0X5 - other international versions of ICD-10 H54.

What is the ICD-10 code for blindness both eyes?

ICD-10 code H54. 0 for Blindness, both eyes is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the eye and adnexa .

What classifies as visually impaired?

Visual impairment is the term used to describe a loss of sight that cannot be corrected using glasses or contact lenses.

Is amblyopia a medical code?

Refractive amblyopia, unspecified eye H53. 029 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H53. 029 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code for hyperopia?

0 - Hypermetropia. H52. 0 - Hypermetropia is a topic covered in the ICD-10-CM.

What is the term for lazy eye?

Lazy eye (amblyopia) is reduced vision in one eye caused by abnormal visual development early in life. The weaker — or lazy — eye often wanders inward or outward. Amblyopia generally develops from birth up to age 7 years. It is the leading cause of decreased vision among children. Rarely, lazy eye affects both eyes.

Specific Coding for Ocular albinism

Non-specific codes like E70.31 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for ocular albinism:

Clinical Information

ALBINISM OCULAR-. albinism affecting the eye in which pigment of the hair and skin is normal or only slightly diluted. the classic type is x linked nettleship falls but an autosomal recessive form also exists. ocular abnormalities may include reduced pigmentation of the iris nystagmus photophobia strabismus and decreased visual acuity.

Information for Patients

Some eye problems are minor and don't last long. But some can lead to a permanent loss of vision.

The ICD code E703 is used to code Piebaldism

Piebaldism is a rare autosomal dominant disorder of melanocyte development.:867 Common characteristics include a congenital white forelock, scattered normal pigmented and hypopigmented macules and a triangular shaped depigmented patch on the forehead.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'E70.31 - Ocular albinism'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code E70.31. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

What does albinism look like?

People with albinism may have vision problems and white or yellow hair; reddish, violet, blue or brown eyes; and pale skin. General term for a number of inherited defects of amino acid metabolism in which there is a deficiency or absence of pigment in the eyes, skin, or hair.

What is the name of the condition where you have no pigment in your eyes?

A congenital disorder characterized by partial or complete absence of melanin pigment in the eyes, hair and skin. A group of genetic conditions marked by little or none of the pigment melanin in the skin, hair, and/or eyes. People with albinism may have vision problems and white or yellow hair; reddish, violet, blue or brown eyes; and pale skin.