T70.29XA ICD-10-CM Code: Other effects of high altitude, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
T70.29XAOther effects of high altitude, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where T70.29XA sits
- 1
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)
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Category T70
Effects of air pressure and water pressure
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Subcategory T70.29
Other effects of high altitude
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Code T70.29XA
Other effects of high altitude, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T70.29XA.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T70.29XA.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T70.29XA.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T70.29XA.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T70.29XA.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T70.29XA mean?
T70.29XA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other effects of high altitude, initial encounter.”
Is T70.29XA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, T70.29XA has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is T70.29XA located in ICD-10-CM?
T70.29XA is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78) (T66–T78), under category T70, Effects of air pressure and water pressure and subcategory T70.29, Other effects of high altitude.
What coding notes are listed for T70.29XA?
No inclusion terms are listed for T70.29XA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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