H68.12 – Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of middle ear and mastoid

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H68.12

Code: H68.12 (claims format: H6812)
Description: Intrinsic cartilagenous 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 H68.12

H68.12 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

Applicable to:

Stenosis of Eustachian tube
Stricture of Eustachian tube

Index terms for H68.12

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive, eustachian tube, cartilagenous, intrinsic

Related codes in H68.1

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H68.12?

H68.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, in the block H65-H75 (Diseases of middle ear and mastoid).

Is H68.12 a billable code?

No. H68.12 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H68.12 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.