T70.29
Billable codeOther effects of high altitude
The ICD-10 code for other effects of high altitude is T70.29.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Alpine sickness
- Anoxia due to high altitude
- Barotrauma NOS
- Hypobaropathy
- Mountain sickness
Documentation support
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- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- T70.20Unspecified effects of high altitude
- T70.29Other effects of high altitude