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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Cephalgia

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Cephalgia

G43.7XX
G44.2XX

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for chronic cephalgia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Chronic Headache
Persistent Headache
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Cephalgia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Cephalgia

Use ICD-10 code G43.7XX for chronic migraine, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic migraine

Non-Billable
G43.7XX
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented migraine features and frequency

Applicable To

  • • Chronic migraine with aura
  • • Chronic migraine without aura

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes frequency and specific migraine features.

Chronic tension-type headache

Non-Billable
G44.2XX
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Document absence of migraine features and specify intractability.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic tension-type headache, intractable
  • • Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R51.9

Headache, unspecified

Use when headache type cannot be further specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic cephalgia?

The ICD-10 code for chronic cephalgia can be G43.7XX for chronic migraine or G44.2XX for chronic tension-type headache, depending on specific clinical features.

How do you document chronic cephalgia?

Document chronic cephalgia by noting headache frequency, duration, specific features (e.g., aura), and treatment responses. This ensures accurate ICD-10 coding.

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