ICD-10 Code H68.029 – Chronic Eustachian salpingitis, unspecified ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H68.029 – Chronic Eustachian salpingitis, unspecified ear
What it is
This code identifies chronic inflammation of the Eustachian tube in an unspecified ear. Use it when the record documents a long-standing salpingitis but does not specify right or left side.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include ear fullness, pressure, muffled hearing, or recurrent middle ear ventilation problems. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H68.029 when the clinician documents chronic Eustachian salpingitis and laterality is not stated. It also fits when the note confirms chronic Eustachian tube inflammation without more specific ear detail. Check documentation if the condition is acute, bilateral, or coded elsewhere.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute Eustachian tube disorders or nonspecific ear pain without documented salpingitis. If the chart names a different ear disorder, code that condition instead.
Coding tip
Verify the record supports chronic disease and unspecified ear before assigning H68.029.