ICD-10 Code H68.022 – Chronic Eustachian salpingitis, left ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H68.022 – Chronic Eustachian salpingitis, left ear
What it is
H68.022 identifies chronic inflammation of the Eustachian tube in the left ear. Use it when documentation specifically states chronic Eustachian salpingitis affecting the left side.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly noted findings include persistent ear fullness, pressure, muffled hearing, or recurrent middle ear ventilation problems linked to Eustachian tube dysfunction.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents chronic Eustachian salpingitis and clearly specifies the left ear. It may appear in otolaryngology notes, problem lists, or follow-up assessments for ongoing Eustachian tube inflammation. Check documentation if laterality is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute Eustachian tube inflammation, unspecified laterality, or conditions limited to the middle ear without Eustachian tube involvement. Check documentation when the chart uses only “Eustachian tube dysfunction.”
Coding tip
Confirm both chronicity and left-sided laterality in the provider note before assigning H68.022.