T70.29
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Other effects of high altitude
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
Also Known As
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • polycythemia due to high altitude (D75.1)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code T70.29 represents other effects of high altitude. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under T70.29.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T70.29?
ICD-10-CM code T70.29 is "Other effects of high altitude". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is T70.29 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, T70.29 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Can T70.29 be coded with other codes?
T70.29 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in T70.2
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)