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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Frontal Headache

ICD-10 Coding for Frontal Headache

G44.209
G44.009
R51.9

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

Also Known as:
Forehead Pain
Frontal Lobe Headache
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Frontal Headache

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

Use ICD-10 code G44.209 for chronic tension-type headache, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic tension-type headache, unspecified

Billable Code
G44.209
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Bilateral frontal pressure without nausea

Applicable To

  • • Chronic tension headache

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of migraine symptoms.

Cluster headache, unspecified

Billable Code
G44.009
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cluster headache NOS

Important Notes

  • • Document autonomic symptoms clearly.

Headache, unspecified

Billable Code
R51.9
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Avoid if more specific codes can be used.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I10

Essential (primary) hypertension

Use if hypertension is documented during the headache episode.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a frontal headache?

The ICD-10 code for a frontal headache depends on the type: G44.209 for chronic tension-type headaches and G44.009 for cluster headaches.

How do you code a tension-type headache?

Code G44.209 is used for chronic tension-type headaches, characterized by bilateral frontal pressure without nausea.

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