E70.3

Clinical Information

• 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.

• 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.

• Inherited disease where in which there is a deficiency or absence of pigment in the eyes, skin, or hair.

Details

• E70.3 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM E70.3 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E70.3 – other international versions of ICD-10 E70.3 may differ.