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T70.2

Non-billable

Other and unspecified effects of high altitude

T70.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other and unspecified effects of high altitude. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T70.20 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T70
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •polycythemia due to high altitude (D75.1)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T70.2?
T70.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other and unspecified effects of high altitude". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T70.2 a billable code?
No — T70.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T70.20) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T70.2?
T70.2 has 2 more specific child codes, including T70.20, T70.29.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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