H69.00 ICD-10-CM Code: Patulous Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
H69.00Patulous Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where H69.00 sits
- 1
Chapter 8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)
- 3
Category H69
Other and unspecified disorders of Eustachian tube
- 4
Subcategory H69.0
Patulous Eustachian tube
- 5
Code H69.00
Patulous Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H69.00.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H69.00.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H69.00.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for H69.00.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H69.00.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H69.00 mean?
H69.00 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Patulous Eustachian tube, unspecified ear.”
Is H69.00 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, H69.00 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is H69.00 located in ICD-10-CM?
H69.00 is listed in Chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95), within Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75) (H65–H75), under category H69, Other and unspecified disorders of Eustachian tube and subcategory H69.0, Patulous Eustachian tube.
What coding notes are listed for H69.00?
No inclusion terms are listed for H69.00 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.