ICD-10 Code H68.0 – Eustachian salpingitis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H68.0 – Eustachian salpingitis
What it is
H68.0 identifies inflammation of the Eustachian tube, also called the auditory or pharyngotympanic tube. It is used when the tube itself is the documented site of infection or inflammation.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include ear fullness, pressure, muffled hearing, or discomfort related to poor Eustachian tube function. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents Eustachian salpingitis, Eustachian tube inflammation, or similar wording for the tube as the primary diagnosis. It may appear with middle-ear symptoms, but the documented condition should be the inflamed Eustachian tube. Check documentation if the note instead describes otitis media or nonspecific ear pain.
Do not use for
Do not use H68.0 for otitis media, hearing loss, or simple ear congestion unless the Eustachian tube inflammation is specifically documented. If the record only says “ear infection,” check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the exact documented anatomic site; do not assume Eustachian salpingitis from nonspecific ear symptoms alone.