thomas7331
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Tried posting this on the ENT forum and didn't get any responses, so trying here:
Eustachian tube dysfunction had a specific code in ICD-9, 381.81 but in ICD-10 it does not. Does anyone have input on how this should be coded? My physicians are saying that 'Eustachian tube obstruction' H68.10- is the closest approximation but that ET 'obstruction' is not a commonly used medical term in this specialty. The GEMS map 381.81 to H69.8- for 'other specified' disorder. I tend to think that 'dysfunction' is not really a specified disorder, so H69.9- for 'unspecified disorder' is closer. Would appreciate any input, thanks.
Eustachian tube dysfunction had a specific code in ICD-9, 381.81 but in ICD-10 it does not. Does anyone have input on how this should be coded? My physicians are saying that 'Eustachian tube obstruction' H68.10- is the closest approximation but that ET 'obstruction' is not a commonly used medical term in this specialty. The GEMS map 381.81 to H69.8- for 'other specified' disorder. I tend to think that 'dysfunction' is not really a specified disorder, so H69.9- for 'unspecified disorder' is closer. Would appreciate any input, thanks.