T70.1
Non-billableSinus barotrauma
Sinus barotrauma
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Aerosinusitis
- Effects of change in ambient atmospheric pressure on sinuses
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- BarosinusitisC0161745
- AerosinusitisC0161745
- Barotrauma - sinusesC0161745
- Barotrauma, sinusC0161745
- Barotraumatic sinusitisC0161745
- Sinus barotraumaC0161745
- Sinus barotrauma (disorder)C0161745
- aerosinusitisC0161745
- barosinusitisC0161745
- barotrauma sinusC0161745
- sinus barotraumaC0161745
- Effects of change in ambient atmospheric pressure on sinusesC2886294
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T70.1?
ICD-10-CM code T70.1 represents "Sinus barotrauma". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T70.1 a billable code?
No, T70.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T70.1.
What chapter is T70.1 in?
T70.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T70.1?
T70.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under T70.1?
T70.1 has 3 child codes, including: T70.1XXA (Sinus barotrauma, initial encounter), T70.1XXD (Sinus barotrauma, subsequent encounter), T70.1XXS (Sinus barotrauma, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T70.1?
Yes, when using T70.1 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T70.1?
T70.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0161745, C2886294. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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