ICD Code H69.90
ICD code H69.90 is used to identify an unspecified Eustachian tube disorder in an unspecified ear for accurate diagnosis and recordkeeping.
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What is ICD diagnosis code H69.90
ICD code H69.90 is an unspecified disorder of the Eustachian tube in an unspecified ear.
When to use ICD code H69.90
1. Presence of symptoms indicating dysfunction of the Eustachian tube, such as aural fullness, discomfort, or hearing changes
2. Absence of a more specific diagnosis after clinical evaluation
3. No clear evidence of infection, obstruction, or structural abnormality identified
4. Symptoms not attributable to other otologic or nasopharyngeal conditions
5. Documentation of Eustachian tube disorder without specification of type or laterality
Billable CPT codes for ICD code H69.90
Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code H69.90 include:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
- 69433: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), local or topical anesthesia
- 69421: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation
- 92511: Nasopharyngoscopy with endoscope (to evaluate eustachian tube function)
- 69706: Eustachian tube balloon dilation, unilateral
- 69707: Eustachian tube balloon dilation, bilateral
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