ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Diver's palsy, paralysis or squeeze: T70.3
The ICD-10-CM index points "Diver's palsy, paralysis or squeeze" to T70.3, Caisson disease [decompression sickness]. T70.3 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example T70.3XXA, Caisson disease [decompression sickness], initial encounter.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in T70
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- T70Effects of air pressure and water pressureHeader
- T70.0Otitic barotraumaHeader
- T70.0XXAOtitic barotrauma, initial encounterBillable
- T70.0XXDOtitic barotrauma, subsequent encounterBillable
- T70.0XXSOtitic barotrauma, sequelaBillable
- T70.1Sinus barotraumaHeader
- T70.1XXASinus barotrauma, initial encounterBillable
- T70.1XXDSinus barotrauma, subsequent encounterBillable
- T70.1XXSSinus barotrauma, sequelaBillable
- T70.2Other and unspecified effects of high altitudeHeader
- T70.20Unspecified effects of high altitudeHeader
- T70.20XAUnspecified effects of high altitude, initial encounterBillable
- T70.20XDUnspecified effects of high altitude, subsequent encounterBillable
- T70.20XSUnspecified effects of high altitude, sequelaBillable
- T70.29Other effects of high altitudeHeader
- T70.29XAOther effects of high altitude, initial encounterBillable
- T70.29XDOther effects of high altitude, subsequent encounterBillable
- T70.29XSOther effects of high altitude, sequelaBillable
- T70.3Caisson disease [decompression sickness]Header
- T70.3XXACaisson disease [decompression sickness], initial encounterBillable
- T70.3XXDCaisson disease [decompression sickness], subsequent encounterBillable
- T70.3XXSCaisson disease [decompression sickness], sequelaBillable
- T70.4Effects of high-pressure fluidsHeader
- T70.4XXAEffects of high-pressure fluids, initial encounterBillable
- T70.4XXDEffects of high-pressure fluids, subsequent encounterBillable
- T70.4XXSEffects of high-pressure fluids, sequelaBillable
- T70.8Other effects of air pressure and water pressureHeader
- T70.8XXAOther effects of air pressure and water pressure, initial encounterBillable
- T70.8XXDOther effects of air pressure and water pressure, subsequent encounterBillable
- T70.8XXSOther effects of air pressure and water pressure, sequelaBillable
- T70.9Effect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecifiedHeader
- T70.9XXAEffect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified, initial encounterBillable
- T70.9XXDEffect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified, subsequent encounterBillable
- T70.9XXSEffect of air pressure and water pressure, unspecified, sequelaBillable
Related pages
- T70.3 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category T70Every code under it
- Chapter 19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Diver's palsy, paralysis or squeeze?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Diver's palsy, paralysis or squeeze" to T70.3, Caisson disease [decompression sickness]. T70.3 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example T70.3XXA, Caisson disease [decompression sickness], initial encounter.
Is T70.3 billable?
No. T70.3 is a header in the FY2027 CDC file. Report a more specific code under it.
What chapter is T70.3 in?
Chapter 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.