T70
Non-billableEffects of air pressure and water pressure
T70 is the ICD-10-CM code for Effects of air pressure and water pressure. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T70.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- S00-T88
- Subcodes
- 7
- Edition
- FY2026
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHBarotrauma 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…
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Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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