What is ICD-10 code E70.39?

E70.39 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other specified albinism. Other forms of albinism not classified elsewhere, including rare types of reduced skin and hair pigmentation. It belongs to the ICD-10-CM chapter for endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (e00-e89). E70.39 is a billable code, meaning it can be reported on a claim as a primary or secondary diagnosis when supported by documentation. E70.39 is part of the FY2026 ICD-10-CM code set published by the CMS National Center for Health Statistics and used on Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial claims in the United States.

Yes. E70.39 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can be reported on professional and institutional claims as a primary or secondary diagnosis when the provider documentation supports the specific condition described. Billable codes in ICD-10-CM are coded to the highest level of specificity available for the documented diagnosis. E70.39 is current for fiscal year 2026 and remains in the active CMS ICD-10-CM code set published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Which HCC does E70.39 map to under V28?

E70.39 has no payable CMS-HCC V28 mapping in the final FY2026 CMS file.

What RAF reference is published for E70.39?

E70.39 has no V28 reference coefficient because the final FY2026 source verifies no payable V28 mapping.

What is the V28 vs V24 difference for E70.39?

E70.39 has verified no payable V28 mapping in the final FY2026 source. Select a historical effective period before making any V24 comparison.

What documentation supports E70.39?

Use this code for albinism variants that don't fit into other specific categories (oculocutaneous, ocular, or with hematologic abnormality) Document the specific type of albinism when possible to ensure accurate coding and appropriate clinical management E70.39 is not a CMS-HCC V28 payment code in the verified current source, so MEAT is not the payment hook. Documentation still has to support the diagnosis if you report it.

2026 ICD-10-CM E70.39: Other specified albinism

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Code lookupE70.39

Effective periodFY2026 Apr Update (Apr 1-Sep 30)

FY 2026 Apr update / Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89) / Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)

E70.39

Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidance

Other specified albinism

Other forms of albinism not classified elsewhere, including rare types of reduced skin and hair pigmentation.

Buddy Insight

Other specified albinism captures albinism variants that do not fit into the standard categories of ocular, oculocutaneous, or albinism with hematologic abnormality.

Overview Risk Models Code Book Documentation Audit Notes Edition comparison

CMS-HCC V28

N/A

—

Not risk-adjusted for this model/period.

Not mapped

CMS-HCC V24

Historical

Not used for standard CY2026 Medicare Advantage payment. Select a historical period to review V24.

Not used for CY2026 payment

ACA/HHS

N/A

—

Not risk-adjusted for this model/period.

Not mapped

ESRD/PACE

N/A

—

Not risk-adjusted for this model/period.

Not mapped

RXHCC

Mapped

HCC 43

Pituitary, Adrenal Gland, and...

Code-level coefficient reference

Code Book Path

Official

E70Disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism E70.3Albinism E70.39Other specified albinism

Inclusion Terms

Official

Piebaldism

Excludes 2

Official

Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (Q79.6-)Inherited from E70-E88

Related Codes

Official

E70.30Albinism, unspecified E70.31Ocular albinism E70.32Oculocutaneous albinism E70.33Albinism with hematologic abnormality

Includes

Official

No Includes notes are included in this display for E70.39. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Excludes 1

Official

transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88
androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88
congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88
hemolytic anemias attributable to enzyme disorders (D55.-)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88
Marfan syndrome (Q87.4-)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88
5-alpha-reductase deficiency (E29.1)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88

Code First

Official

No Code First sequencing instructions are included in this display for E70.39. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Use Additional

Official

No Use Additional Code instructions are included in this display for E70.39. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Code Also

Official

No Code Also instructions are included in this display for E70.39. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance

Documentation should describe the specific albinism features present, which body systems are affected, genetic testing results if available, and the rationale for why standard albinism categories do not apply.

Visual acuity, skin examination, and any unusual clinical features should be detailed.

Family history and inheritance pattern should be documented to guide genetic counseling.

MEAT Support

HCC Buddy guidance

Visual acuity, skin examination, and any unusual clinical features should be detailed.

Family history and inheritance pattern should be documented to guide genetic counseling.

Audit Caution

HCC Buddy guidance

Do not use this code when a more specific albinism subtype code is available.

This code requires that the albinism be specified enough to not qualify as unspecified but does not fit standard categories.

Ensure the condition is truly genetic albinism rather than an acquired pigmentation disorder.

Code all complications separately for comprehensive documentation.

Common Mistakes

HCC Buddy guidance

E70.310-E70.319 (Ocular albinism), E70.320-E70.329 (Oculocutaneous albinism), and E70.330-E70.339 (Albinism with hematologic abnormality) should be considered before using this code.

E70.30 (Albinism, unspecified) is less specific.

L80 (Vitiligo) and L81.x (Other disorders of pigmentation) describe acquired conditions rather than congenital albinism.

Current with CMS: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr 1 update (effective Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2026) · CMS-HCC V28, 100% phased in for payment year 2026. FY2027 code set already staged for October 1, 2026. How HCC Buddy stays current →

Is E70.39 an HCC code?

E70.39 is not in the CMS-HCC V28 or V24 community payment model. E70.39 has a separate mapping under the CMS-HCC ESRD model (HCC 23 (Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders)) and the Part D RxHCC model (HCC 43 (Pituitary, Adrenal Gland, and Other Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders)); the applicable result needs member context. E70.39 also appears in the HHS-HCC commercial risk model (HCC 028 (HHS-HCC 028 child, RAF varies by metal level)), where the result depends on member context and is not a Medicare Advantage payment mapping.

Code: E70.39
Description: Other specified albinism
HCC (V28): No CMS-HCC V28 mapping
RAF reference coefficient: —
Billable: Yes
Payment year: 2026

HCC Category Mapping

RxHCCHCC 43, Pituitary, Adrenal Gland, and Other Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

Not separately weighted

These are source-labeled model coefficients, not member totals. A category may still be removed by hierarchy or model cleanup rules. Weights are not directly comparable across models: CMS-HCC V28 and V24 use Community, Non-Dual, Aged; ESRD uses the dialysis continuing-enrollee model; RxHCC is the Part D continuing-enrollee, non-low-income, aged weight (a larger scale than CMS-HCC). ACA/HHS has no single weight — it varies by metal level. Actual per-patient RAF contribution depends on member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and the model year used by the payer. V28 is the CMS-HCC model phased in over payment years 2024–2026; V24 remains available for historical review.

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MEAT review for E70.39

For E70.39, confirm that the documentation supports the diagnosis and meets the applicable coding, encounter, program and payer requirements. MEAT (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) is a review mnemonic, not a universal CMS coding rule.

MMonitor: signs, symptoms, disease progression, or lab trending documented in the note
EEvaluate: test results, medication response, or physical findings reviewed by the provider
AAssess: explicit mention in the assessment or plan with acknowledgment of status
TTreat: medication, referral, procedure, therapy, or counseling tied to the diagnosis

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What This Code Means

E70.39 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified albinism. Other forms of albinism not classified elsewhere, including rare types of reduced skin and hair pigmentation. E70.39 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (e00-e89), within the section covering metabolic disorders (e70-e88).

E70.39 has no mapping under the CMS-HCC V28 or V24 community payment models. E70.39 has a separate mapping under the CMS-HCC ESRD model (HCC 23 (Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders)) and the Part D RxHCC model (HCC 43 (Pituitary, Adrenal Gland, and Other Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders)); the applicable result needs member context. E70.39 also appears in the HHS-HCC commercial risk model (HCC 028 (HHS-HCC 028 child, RAF varies by metal level)), where the result depends on member context and is not a Medicare Advantage payment mapping. Do not assign V28 risk adjustment value from this page; verify the applicable model and payment year before using this code for risk adjustment.

Use this code for albinism variants that don't fit into other specific categories (oculocutaneous, ocular, or with hematologic abnormality).

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, source-labeled coefficient references, and MEAT documentation criteria for E70.39 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

•Use this code for albinism variants that don't fit into other specific categories (oculocutaneous, ocular, or with hematologic abnormality)
•Document the specific type of albinism when possible to ensure accurate coding and appropriate clinical management

Clinical Significance

Other specified albinism captures albinism variants that do not fit into the standard categories of ocular, oculocutaneous, or albinism with hematologic abnormality. This may include partial albinism syndromes, piebald-like conditions with genetic overlap to true albinism, or newly described genetic subtypes. These conditions still carry risks of photosensitivity and visual impairment requiring clinical management.

Documentation Requirements

✓Documentation should describe the specific albinism features present, which body systems are affected, genetic testing results if available, and the rationale for why standard albinism categories do not apply.
✓Visual acuity, skin examination, and any unusual clinical features should be detailed.
✓Family history and inheritance pattern should be documented to guide genetic counseling.

Commonly Confused Codes

•E70.310-E70.319 (Ocular albinism), E70.320-E70.329 (Oculocutaneous albinism), and E70.330-E70.339 (Albinism with hematologic abnormality) should be considered before using this code.
•E70.30 (Albinism, unspecified) is less specific.
•L80 (Vitiligo) and L81.x (Other disorders of pigmentation) describe acquired conditions rather than congenital albinism.