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)
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(12)
UMLS
- AerosinusitisC0161745
- BarosinusitisC0161745
- 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 the ICD-10 code for sinus barotrauma?
The ICD-10-CM code for sinus barotrauma is T70.1. The full clinical description is "Sinus barotrauma". T70.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T70.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T70.1 represents “Sinus barotrauma”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and 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, also report: 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.
How does T70.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sinus barotrauma affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T70.1?
T70.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: NF04.1 (Sinus barotrauma).
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