H68.139Billable
Extrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
Short description: Extrinsic cartilagenous obst of eustach tube, unsp ear
- Chapter
- 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
- Category
- H68
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H68
H68Eustachian salpingitis and obstructionH68.0Eustachian 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 earYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H68.139?
H68.139 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Extrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear.
Is H68.139 a billable code?
Yes. H68.139 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H68.139 in?
H68.139 falls under Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
When did H68.139 become effective?
H68.139 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H68.139?
H68.139 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.