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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Aviation deafness

T70.0

Otitic barotrauma

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Deafness (acquired) (complete) (hereditary) (partial) › aviation”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Aviation deafness

The ICD-10-CM code for Aviation deafness is T70.0 (Otitic barotrauma).

Within T70 (effects of air pressure and water pressure), T70.0 is specifically for otitic barotrauma. Related codes cover sinus barotrauma (T70.1), other and unspecified effects of high altitude (T70.2), Caisson disease [decompression sickness] (T70.3), effects of high-pressure fluids (T70.4), other effects of air pressure and water pressure (T70.8) and effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified (T70.9).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

More specific Aviation deafness codes (official index)

  • nerve injury

Common questions about Aviation deafness ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Aviation deafness?

T70.0 — Otitic barotrauma (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is T70.0 billable?

No. T70.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.