Eustachian salpingitis and obstruction (H68)

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.