Migraine Headache ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for Migraine Headaches?

Understanding Migraine Headache ICD codes is paramount for precisely diagnosing and treating this debilitating condition. Here's a look at some widely used Migraine Headache ICD codes:

• G43.001: Migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
• G43.109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
• G43.419: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
• G43.819: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
• G43.909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

Employing these Migraine Headache ICD codes helps depict the condition's exact nature.

Which Migraine Headache ICD Codes Are Billable?

• G43.001: Yes, reflects migraines without aura and with extended duration.
• G43.109: Yes, for migraines with aura without the persistent migraine state.
• G43.419: Yes, indicates chronic migraines without aura and extended attacks.
• G43.819: Yes, for severe chronic migraines without aura requiring advanced interventions.
• G43.909: Yes, a general code for unspecified migraine types without persistent migrainous conditions.

Clinical Information

Migraine headaches are severe, often throbbing head pain, typically on one side. Key clinical notes are:

• Accompanied by symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
• Various factors, including stress, certain foods, and hormonal changes, can trigger it.
• Some migraines are preceded by an "aura" - visual disturbances or limb tingling.
• Duration can vary from hours to days.
• Preventive and abortive medications exist for management.
• Lifestyle changes and avoiding triggers can help reduce migraine frequency.

Synonyms Include:

• Vascular headache
• Classic migraine
• Common migraine
• Migraine attack
• Hemiplegic migraine