Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 381.60
Obstruction of eustachian tube unspecified
  • Short description: Obstr eustach tube NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 381.60 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 381.60 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 381.60 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM H68.109 Unspecified obstruction of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
Approximate Synonyms
  • Bilat eustachian tube obstruction
  • Bilateral obstruction of Eustachian tube
  • Both sides eustachian tube obstruction
  • Eustachian tube obstruction
  • Left eustachian tube obstruction
  • Left obstruction of Eustachian tube
  • Obstruction of Eustachian tube
  • Right eustachian tube obstruction
  • Right obstruction of Eustachian tube
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 381.60:
  • Block
    • Eustachian tube (see also Obstruction, Eustachian tube) 381.60
  • Narrowing
    • Eustachian tube (see also Obstruction, Eustachian tube) 381.60
  • Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive
  • Stricture (see also Stenosis) 799.89
    • Eustachian tube (see also Obstruction, Eustachian tube) 381.60
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