ICD Code H69.93

ICD code H69.93 is unspecified Eustachian tube disorder affecting both ears.

1. Presence of symptoms indicating dysfunction of the Eustachian tubes in both ears, such as aural fullness, muffled hearing, or discomfort.

2. Clinical evaluation does not reveal a specific underlying cause or type of Eustachian tube disorder.

3. No evidence of acute or chronic otitis media, cholesteatoma, or other specific middle ear pathology.

4. Symptoms are bilateral, affecting both ears equally or to a similar degree.

5. Diagnostic tests (e.g., tympanometry, audiometry) may show abnormal Eustachian tube function but do not point to a more specific diagnosis.

6. Other causes of ear symptoms, such as allergies, infections, or structural abnormalities, have been ruled out or are not clearly identified.

7. The disorder is not further classified as patulous, obstructive, or barotrauma-related.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code H69.93 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

- 69706: Eustachian tube balloon dilation, nasopharyngeal approach, unilateral

- 69707: Eustachian tube balloon dilation, nasopharyngeal approach, bilateral

- 92511: Nasopharyngoscopy with endoscope (separate procedure)

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