Eustachian salpingitis and obstruction (H68) ICD-10-CM
The H68 code range covers eustachian salpingitis and obstruction with 38 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 28 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the H68 Range 38 codes · 28 billable
- H68 Eustachian salpingitis and obstructionNon-billable
- H68.0 Eustachian salpingitisNon-billable
- H68.00 Unspecified Eustachian salpingitisNon-billable
- H68.001 Unspecified Eustachian salpingitis, right ear
- H68.002 Unspecified Eustachian salpingitis, left ear
- H68.003 Unspecified Eustachian salpingitis, bilateral
- H68.009 Unspecified Eustachian salpingitis, unspecified ear
- H68.01 Acute Eustachian salpingitisNon-billable
- H68.011 Acute Eustachian salpingitis, right ear
- H68.012 Acute Eustachian salpingitis, left ear
- H68.013 Acute Eustachian salpingitis, bilateral
- H68.019 Acute Eustachian salpingitis, unspecified ear
- H68.02 Chronic Eustachian salpingitisNon-billable
- H68.021 Chronic Eustachian salpingitis, right ear
- H68.022 Chronic Eustachian salpingitis, left ear
- H68.023 Chronic Eustachian salpingitis, bilateral
- H68.029 Chronic Eustachian salpingitis, unspecified ear
- H68.1 Obstruction of Eustachian tubeNon-billable
- H68.10 Unspecified obstruction of Eustachian tubeNon-billable
- H68.101 Unspecified obstruction of Eustachian tube, right ear
- H68.102 Unspecified obstruction of Eustachian tube, left ear
- H68.103 Unspecified obstruction of Eustachian tube, bilateral
- H68.109 Unspecified obstruction of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
- H68.11 Osseous obstruction of Eustachian tubeNon-billable
- H68.111 Osseous obstruction of Eustachian tube, right ear
- H68.112 Osseous obstruction of Eustachian tube, left ear
- H68.113 Osseous obstruction of Eustachian tube, bilateral
- H68.119 Osseous obstruction of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
- H68.12 Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tubeNon-billable
- H68.121 Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, right ear
- H68.122 Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, left ear
- H68.123 Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, bilateral
- H68.129 Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
- H68.13 Extrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tubeNon-billable
- H68.131 Extrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, right ear
- H68.132 Extrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, left ear
- H68.133 Extrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, bilateral
- H68.139 Extrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
About the H68 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section H68 covers Eustachian salpingitis and obstruction, conditions affecting the Eustachian tube that connects the middle ear to the throat. These codes are used to identify inflammation or blockage of the Eustachian tube, which can occur on the right, left, both ears, or unspecified sides.
This set includes codes for Eustachian salpingitis, an inflammation of the Eustachian tube, with distinctions between acute and chronic forms, as well as unspecified cases. Synonyms such as "salpingitis of right eustachian tube" or "inflammation of bilateral eustachian tubes" help clarify diagnoses when coding. The section also specifies codes for various types of obstructions, including osseous (bone-related), intrinsic cartilaginous, and extrinsic cartilaginous obstructions, with laterality identified to the right, left, bilateral, or unspecified ear. Terms like "obstruction of the Eustachian tube due to inflammation" and "cartilaginous eustachian tube obstruction" are linked to these codes, aiding coders in selecting the correct ICD-10 code for Eustachian tube disorders. Using these codes ensures precise documentation of Eustachian tube inflammation and blockages in medical records.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the H68 range?
Of the 38 codes in this range, 28 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the H68 range classify?
The range classifies eustachian salpingitis and obstruction. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
