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T70.29

Other effects of high altitude

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

T70T70.2T70.29

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

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

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Alpine sickness
  • Anoxia due to high altitude
  • Barotrauma NOS
  • Hypobaropathy
  • Mountain sickness

Specific Codes (3)

T70.29XABillable

Other effects of high altitude, initial encounter

T70.29XDBillable

Other effects of high altitude, subsequent encounter

T70.29XSBillable

Other effects of high altitude, sequela

Related Codes

T70.20Category

Unspecified effects of high altitude

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