ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T70.3
Caisson disease [decompression sickness]
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T70.3
Inclusion Terms
- Compressed-air disease
- Diver's palsy or paralysis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T70.3 (Caisson disease [decompression sickness])
ICD-10-CM code T70.3 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 T70.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T70.3 - Caisson disease [decompression sickness]. 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 Caisson disease [decompression sickness].