2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H69.81Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, right ear

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H65-H75›H69

ICD-10-CM H69.81
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H69.81 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, right ear. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 154 through 156. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (except otitis media).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H69.81
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, right ear
Short Description
Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, right ear
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H69.8
Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube

Code Classification

ChapterH60–H95Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
SectionH65-H75Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
CategoryH69Other and unspecified disorders of Eustachian tube
This CodeH69.81Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, right ear

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EAR002
Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (except otitis media)
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Ear Disorders

Your ear has three main parts: outer, middle and inner. You use all of them in hearing. Sound waves come in through your outer ear. They reach your middle ear, where they make your eardrum vibrate. The vibrations are transmitted through three tiny bones, called ossicles, in your middle ear.

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Convert H69.81 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
381.81 Dysfunct eustachian tube
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
381.89 Eustachian tube dis NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H69.81Overview

Is H69.81 (Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, right ear on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H69.81 group to?

When other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, right ear is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 154, 155, 156, with relative weights from 0.6911 to 1.5635 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H69.81?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, right ear converts to ICD-9-CM 381.81 (dysfunct eustachian tube) and 381.89 (eustachian tube dis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.