H68.123

Billable
ChapterH60–H95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, bilateral

Metadata & Insights
  • •2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH8Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
H65-H75Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)
H68Eustachian salpingitis and obstruction
H68.1Obstruction of Eustachian tube
H68.12Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube
H68.123Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, bilateral

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H68.123:

subcategoryH68.1
Obstruction of Eustachian tube
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chapterCH8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 154
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with MCC
DRG 155
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with CC
DRG 156
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses without CC/MCC

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