ICD-10-CM H68.139: Extrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear

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About ICD-10-CM Code H68.139 (Extrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube)

ICD-10-CM code H68.139 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H68.139 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H68.139 - Extrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Extrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube related to unspecified ear.