H68.13
Header — not billableExtrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube
The ICD-10 code for extrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of eustachian tube is H68.13.
H68.13 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 4 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Compression of Eustachian tube
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under H68.13
Related codes in this category
- H68.10Unspecified obstruction of Eustachian tubenon-billable header
- H68.11Osseous obstruction of Eustachian tubenon-billable header
- H68.12Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tubenon-billable header
- H68.13Extrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tubenon-billable header