The ICD10 code for Ocular Albinism is H21.51, which falls under the category of "Other disorders of iris and ciliary body." In the previous ICD9 coding system, the corresponding code for Ocular Albinism was 270.2. Ocular Albinism is a genetic condition characterized by reduced pigmentation in the eyes, leading to vision problems. It primarily affects the iris and the retina.
Ocular albinism is a genetic eye condition characterized by reduced pigmentation in the iris, retina, and optic nerve. It affects the development and functioning of these ocular structures, leading to various visual impairments.
In the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), ocular albinism is assigned the code H21.51. This code specifically refers to ocular albinism in the context of the ocular structures' pigmentation abnormalities. The ICD-10 code H21.51 allows healthcare providers to accurately document and classify cases of ocular albinism for diagnosis and billing purposes.
In the previous version of the classification system, the ICD-9, ocular albinism was given the code 270.2. However, it is important to note that the ICD-9 codes are no longer in use, as they have been replaced by the more comprehensive ICD-10 system. The transition to ICD-10 allows for greater specificity and detail in coding diagnoses, facilitating more accurate medical record-keeping and research.