Accident due to changes in air pressure due to other specified causes (E902.8)
ICD-9 code E902.8 for Accident due to changes in air pressure due to other specified causes is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ACCIDENTS DUE TO NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS (E900-E909).
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