H68.10 – Unspecified obstruction of Eustachian tube
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
- Code
H68.10(claims format:H6810)- Description
- Unspecified 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 › H68.1
Billable codes under H68.10
H68.10 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H68.1 – Obstruction of Eustachian tube
- Stenosis of Eustachian tube
- Stricture of Eustachian tube
Index terms for H68.10
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H68.1
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H68.10?
H68.10 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified obstruction of Eustachian tube, in the block H65-H75 (Diseases of middle ear and mastoid).
Is H68.10 a billable code?
No. H68.10 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H68.10 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.