ICD-10-CM W94.23: Exposure to sudden change in air pressure in aircraft during ascent

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for W94.23

Exposure to sudden change in air pressure in aircraft during ascent

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About ICD-10-CM Code W94.23 (Exposure to sudden change in air pressure in aircraft during ascent)

ICD-10-CM code W94.23 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 W94.23 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W94.23 - Exposure to sudden change in air pressure in aircraft during ascent. 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 Exposure to sudden change in air pressure in aircraft during ascent.