T70.9

Billable

Effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified

T70.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T70
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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…

Read more about Barotrauma at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T70.9?
T70.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T70.9 a billable code?
Yes — T70.9 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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