Other and unspecified disorders of Eustachian tube (H69)
The ICD-10 code H69 group covers various other and unspecified disorders of the Eustachian tube, including the specific condition known as patulous Eustachian tube and other related dysfunctions in one or both ears. These codes help identify and document abnormalities affecting the middle ear's Eustachian tubes.
This code section is used to classify disorders ranging from patulous Eustachian tube; also referred to simply as "patulous eustachian tube"; which can affect either ear (right, left, or both), to other specified or unspecified Eustachian tube dysfunctions. For instance, H69.00 to H69.03 pinpoint patulous tube conditions by ear laterality, aiding precise diagnosis and treatment. Other specified disorders, like diverticulum or acquired structural abnormalities after procedures, fall under H69.80 series. Unspecified codes such as H69.90 to H69.93 cover nonspecific dysfunctions, including barotraumatic or injury-related Eustachian tube disorders often called "dysfunction of eustachian tube." These detailed classifications ensure clear documentation for healthcare providers managing middle ear conditions linked to Eustachian tube problems. The ICD-10 code for Eustachian tube disorders streamlines communication of these complex conditions in clinical and billing settings.
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60–H95)
Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)
H69 Other and unspecified disorders of Eustachian tube
H69.0 Patulous Eustachian tube
- H69.00 Patulous Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
- H69.01 Patulous Eustachian tube, right ear
- H69.02 Patulous Eustachian tube, left ear
- H69.03 Patulous Eustachian tube, bilateral
H69.8 Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube
- H69.80 Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
- H69.81 Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, right ear
- H69.82 Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, left ear
- H69.83 Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral
H69.9 Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder
- H69.90 Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, unspecified ear
- H69.91 Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, right ear
- H69.92 Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, left ear
- H69.93 Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral
Other and unspecified disorders of Eustachian tube (H69)