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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for eustachian tube patulous

H69.0

Patulous Eustachian tube

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Patulous › eustachian tube”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding eustachian tube patulous

The ICD-10-CM code for eustachian tube patulous is H69.0 (Patulous Eustachian tube).

Within H69 (other and unspecified disorders of Eustachian tube), H69.0 is specifically for Patulous Eustachian tube. Related codes cover other specified disorders of Eustachian tube (H69.8) and unspecified Eustachian tube disorder (H69.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H69.00 (unspecified ear), H69.01 (right ear), H69.02 (left ear) and H69.03 (bilateral).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about eustachian tube patulous ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for eustachian tube patulous?

H69.0 — Patulous Eustachian tube (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H69.0 billable?

No. H69.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.