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T70.2

Other and unspecified effects of high altitude

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

T70T70.2

Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Section: T66-T78 - Other and unspecified effects of external causes

Coding Guidelines

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • D75.1 - polycythemia due to high altitude (D75.1)

Specific Codes (2)

T70.20Category

Unspecified effects of high altitude

T70.29Category

Other effects of high altitude

Related Codes

T70.0Category

Otitic barotrauma

T70.1Category

Sinus barotrauma

T70.3Category

Caisson disease [decompression sickness]

T70.4Category

Effects of high-pressure fluids

T70.8Category

Other effects of air pressure and water pressure

T70.9Category

Effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified

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