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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Clogged Ear

ICD-10 Coding for Clogged Ear

H69.8
H61.2

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for clogged ear includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Ear Congestion
Blocked Ear
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Clogged Ear

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Clogged Ear

Use ICD-10 code H69.8 for other specified eustachian tube disorders, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified Eustachian tube disorders

Non-Billable
H69.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Negative middle ear pressure on tympanometry
documentation:
  • • Patient reports ear fullness exacerbated by altitude changes

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral Eustachian tube dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes tympanometry results and patient symptoms.

Impacted cerumen

Non-Billable
H61.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Otoscopic visualization of complete canal occlusion
  • • Symptoms such as hearing loss or pain

Applicable To

  • • Complete occlusion of ear canal by cerumen

Important Notes

  • • Document the degree of occlusion and any associated symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H93.1

Tinnitus

Use when tinnitus is present alongside Eustachian tube dysfunction.

Z01.1

Encounter for examination of ears and hearing

Use for routine exams where cerumen is noted but not symptomatic.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code a clogged ear in ICD-10?

For clogged ear due to Eustachian tube dysfunction, use ICD-10 code H69.8. For impacted cerumen, use H61.2. Ensure documentation supports the chosen code.

What is the ICD-10 code for Eustachian tube dysfunction?

The ICD-10 code for Eustachian tube dysfunction is H69.8. It requires documentation of symptoms and tympanometry findings.

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