T70.9XXA ICD-10-CM Code: Effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified, 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
T70.9XXAEffect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where T70.9XXA sits
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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 T70.9
Effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified
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Code T70.9XXA
Effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T70.9XXA.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T70.9XXA.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T70.9XXA.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T70.9XXA.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T70.9XXA.
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 T70.9XXA mean?
T70.9XXA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified, initial encounter.”
Is T70.9XXA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, T70.9XXA 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 T70.9XXA located in ICD-10-CM?
T70.9XXA 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 T70.9, Effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified.
What coding notes are listed for T70.9XXA?
No inclusion terms are listed for T70.9XXA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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