T70.0⚠ Requires 7th Character

Otitic barotrauma

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T70

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to T70.0:

Ainitial encounterT70.0XXADsubsequent encounterT70.0XXDSsequelaT70.0XXS

Inclusion Terms

  • •Aero-otitis media
  • •Effects of change in ambient atmospheric pressure or water pressure on ears

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to T70.0 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

AerotitisAviator's, earBarotitisBarotrauma, otiticDeafness (acquired) (complete) (hereditary) (partial), aviationEffect, adverse, high altitude NEC, on, earsHigh, altitude effects, on, ears

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├T66-T78Other and unspecified effects of external causes (T66-T78)├T70Effects of air pressure and water pressure
└T70.0Otitic barotrauma

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