T70.2
Non-billableOther and unspecified effects of high altitude
Other and unspecified effects of high altitude
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- polycythemia due to high altitude (D75.1)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T70.2?
ICD-10-CM code T70.2 represents "Other and unspecified effects of high altitude". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T70.2 a billable code?
No, T70.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under T70.2.
What chapter is T70.2 in?
T70.2 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T70.2?
T70.2 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 T70.2?
T70.2 has 2 child codes, including: T70.20 (Unspecified effects of high altitude), T70.29 (Other effects of high altitude).
Are additional codes required with T70.2?
Yes, when using T70.2 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T70.2?
T70.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0029499. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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