ICD-10-CM T70.29: Other effects of high altitude

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for T70.29

Other effects of high altitude

Coding Notes & Guidelines for T70.29

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

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code T70.29 (Other effects of high altitude)

ICD-10-CM code T70.29 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 T70.29 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T70.29 - Other effects of high altitude. 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 Other effects of high altitude.