ICD-10-CM T70.1: Sinus barotrauma

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for T70.1

Sinus barotrauma

Coding Notes & Guidelines for T70.1

Inclusion Terms
  • Aerosinusitis
  • Effects of change in ambient atmospheric pressure on sinuses

Parent Code (Less Specific):

T70 - Effects of air pressure and water pressure

About ICD-10-CM Code T70.1 (Sinus barotrauma)

ICD-10-CM code T70.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM T70.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T70.1 - Sinus barotrauma. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Sinus barotrauma.