H68.122 – Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, left ear
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
ICD-10-CM code
H68.122
- Code
H68.122(claims format:H68122)- Description
- Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, left ear
- Short description
- Intrinsic cartilagenous obst of eustach tube, left ear
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › H68.12
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
Related codes in H68.12
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H68.122?
H68.122 is the ICD-10-CM code for intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, left ear, in the block H65-H75 (Diseases of middle ear and mastoid).
Is H68.122 a billable code?
Yes. H68.122 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does H68.122 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.