Is ICD-10-CM code H69 billable?

No, H69 (Other and unspecified disorders of Eustachian tube) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code H69 belong to?

H69 belongs to Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: H60–H95 (Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process).

H69Not billable, use a more specific code below

Other and unspecified disorders of Eustachian tube

In Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75), chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process

12 billable codes under H69: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

There are no chapter-specific rules for Chapter 8 yet, so the general rules in Section I.B apply.

Read Section I.C.8 (page 49)

All codes under H69

H69 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

H69 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, all 12 billable codes under H69 group to MS-DRG 154, 155, or 156 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Ear Disorders

An ear disorder is any condition that changes or harms the shape or structure of your ear. This can include abnormal ear shapes you're born with, injuries that change your ear's shape, and a growth on or in the ear.

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.