Category W94

Exposure to high and low air pressure and changes in air pressure

Clinical Classification Guidelines

7th Character Requirement

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W94

Specific Diagnosis Codes

Exposure to prolonged high air pressure

Exposure to prolonged low air pressure

Exposure to residence or prolonged visit at high altitude

Exposure to other prolonged low air pressure

Exposure to rapid changes in air pressure during ascent

Exposure to reduction in atmospheric pressure while surfacing from deep-water diving

Exposure to reduction in atmospheric pressure while surfacing from underground

Exposure to sudden change in air pressure in aircraft during ascent

Exposure to other rapid changes in air pressure during ascent

Exposure to rapid changes in air pressure during descent

Exposure to sudden change in air pressure in aircraft during descent

Exposure to high air pressure from rapid descent in water

Exposure to other rapid changes in air pressure during descent