T70 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- T70.0 Otitic barotrauma
- T70.0XXA Otitic barotrauma, initial encounter
- T70.0XXD Otitic barotrauma, subsequent encounter
- T70.0XXS Otitic barotrauma, sequela
- T70.1 Sinus barotrauma
- T70.1XXA Sinus barotrauma, initial encounter
- T70.1XXD Sinus barotrauma, subsequent encounter
- T70.1XXS Sinus barotrauma, sequela
- T70.2 Other and unspecified effects of high altitude
- T70.20 Unspecified effects of high altitude
- T70.20XA Unspecified effects of high altitude, initial encounter
- T70.20XD Unspecified effects of high altitude, subsequent encounter
- T70.20XS Unspecified effects of high altitude, sequela
- T70.29 Other effects of high altitude
- T70.29XA Other effects of high altitude, initial encounter
- T70.29XD Other effects of high altitude, subsequent encounter
- T70.29XS Other effects of high altitude, sequela
- T70.3 Caisson disease [decompression sickness]
- T70.3XXA Caisson disease [decompression sickness], initial encounter
- T70.3XXD Caisson disease [decompression sickness], subsequent encounter
- T70.3XXS Caisson disease [decompression sickness], sequela
- T70.4 Effects of high-pressure fluids
- T70.4XXA Effects of high-pressure fluids, initial encounter
- T70.4XXD Effects of high-pressure fluids, subsequent encounter
- T70.4XXS Effects of high-pressure fluids, sequela
- T70.8 Other effects of air pressure and water pressure
- T70.8XXA Other effects of air pressure and water pressure, initial encounter
- T70.8XXD Other effects of air pressure and water pressure, subsequent encounter
- T70.8XXS Other effects of air pressure and water pressure, sequela
- T70.9 Effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified
- T70.9XXA Effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified, initial encounter
- T70.9XXD Effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified, subsequent encounter
- T70.9XXS Effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to T70 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- T66-T78 Other and unspecified effects of external causes
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
T70 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about T70 ICD 10 code
Barotrauma means injury to your body because of changes in barometric (air) or water pressure. One common type happens to your ear. A change in altitude may cause your ears to hurt. This can happen if you are flying in an airplane, driving in the mountains, or scuba diving. Divers can also get decompression sickness, which affects the whole body.
Common symptoms of ear barotrauma include:
- Pain
- A feeling that your ears are stuffed
- Hearing loss
- Dizziness
Treatments for ear barotrauma include chewing gum and yawning to relieve the pressure. Medications such as decongestants may also help.
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