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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for ear aviator's

T70.0

Otitic barotrauma

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Aviator's › ear”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding ear aviator's

The ICD-10-CM code for ear aviator's 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.

Common questions about ear aviator's ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for ear aviator's?

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.