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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Common Headache

ICD-10 Coding for Common Headache

R51
G43.909
G44.309

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

Also Known as:
Headache
Cephalalgia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Common Headache

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Common Headache

Use ICD-10 code R51 for headache, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Headache

Non-Billable
R51
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Headache with no specific etiology or subtype identified.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified headache

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific headache type is documented before using R51.

Migraine, unspecified, not intractable

Billable Code
G43.909
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of migraine symptoms without aura.

Applicable To

  • • Migraine without aura

Important Notes

  • • Ensure migraine is documented without aura or intractability.

Post-traumatic headache, unspecified

Billable Code
G44.309
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of headache following a traumatic event.

Applicable To

  • • Headache following trauma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the traumatic event is documented and coded.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for common headache?

The ICD-10 code for a common headache, when unspecified, is R51. For specific types like migraines, use codes within the G43 range.

How to document a migraine for ICD-10 coding?

Document migraine characteristics such as frequency, duration, associated symptoms, and response to treatment to ensure accurate ICD-10 coding.

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