H68.1 – Obstruction of Eustachian tube
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
ICD-10-CM code
H68.1
- Code
H68.1(claims format:H681)- Description
- Obstruction of Eustachian tube
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
- Block
- H65-H75 Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
- Parent codes
- H68
Billable codes under H68.1
H68.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H68.10 – Unspecified obstruction of Eustachian tubeHeader (more codes below)
- H68.11 – Osseous obstruction of Eustachian tubeHeader (more codes below)
- H68.12 – Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tubeHeader (more codes below)
- H68.13 – Extrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tubeHeader (more codes below)
Notes for H68.1
Applicable to:
- Stenosis of Eustachian tube
- Stricture of Eustachian tube
Related codes in H68
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H68.1?
H68.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for obstruction of Eustachian tube, in the block H65-H75 (Diseases of middle ear and mastoid).
Is H68.1 a billable code?
No. H68.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H68.1 belong to?
It belongs to category H68 – Eustachian salpingitis and obstruction.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.