H68.11

Non-Billable
ChapterH60–H95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Osseous obstruction of Eustachian tube

Metadata & Insights
  • 2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95).
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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
H68.11Osseous obstruction of Eustachian tube
H68.111Osseous obstruction of Eustachian tube, right ear
H68.112Osseous obstruction of Eustachian tube, left ear
H68.113Osseous obstruction of Eustachian tube, bilateral
H68.119Osseous obstruction of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H68.11:

subcategoryH68.1
Obstruction of Eustachian tube
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chapterCH8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
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2026

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