Is H68.12 a billable code?
No. H68.12 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H68.12: Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H68.12 groups related diagnoses under intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of eustachian tube. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H68.12
- H68.121Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, right ear
- H68.122Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, left ear
- H68.123Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, bilateral
- H68.129Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
Other codes in H68.1 Obstruction of Eustachian tube
H68.12 questions
What does H68.12 mean?
H68.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube. It is in chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.