Is T70.20 a billable code?
No. T70.20 is a header code that groups 0 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
T70.20: Unspecified effects of high altitude
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T70.20 groups related diagnoses under unspecified effects of high altitude. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Other codes in T70.2 Other and unspecified effects of high altitude
T70.20 questions
What does T70.20 mean?
T70.20 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified effects of high altitude. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.