H68Header code — not billable
Eustachian salpingitis and obstruction
- Chapter
- 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
- Category
- H68
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H68
H68.0Eustachian salpingitisH68.00Unspecified Eustachian salpingitisH68.001Unspecified Eustachian salpingitis, right earYesH68.002Unspecified Eustachian salpingitis, left earYesH68.003Unspecified Eustachian salpingitis, bilateralYesH68.009Unspecified Eustachian salpingitis, unspecified earYesH68.01Acute Eustachian salpingitisH68.011Acute Eustachian salpingitis, right earYesH68.012Acute Eustachian salpingitis, left earYesH68.013Acute Eustachian salpingitis, bilateralYesH68.019Acute Eustachian salpingitis, unspecified earYesH68.02Chronic Eustachian salpingitis
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H68?
H68 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Eustachian salpingitis and obstruction.
Is H68 a billable code?
No. H68 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H68 in?
H68 falls under Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
When did H68 become effective?
H68 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H68?
H68 belongs to category H68, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.