G43.909
Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Diseases of the nervous system Billable
Quick Reference
Episodic migraine headaches without aura, responsive to treatment
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
Episodic migraine headaches without aura, responsive to treatment
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Recurrent migraine headaches
- Triptan or CGRP inhibitor prescribing
- Migraine prophylaxis
- Episodic headache pattern
Documentation Requirements
- Document headache characteristics: unilateral, throbbing, photophobia, nausea
- Specify with or without aura
- Note frequency and duration
- Record trigger factors and response to treatments
- Specify intractable vs. not intractable
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
Migraine headacheMigraine NOSCommon migraine
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Migraine with aura (G43.1-)
- Chronic migraine (G43.7-)
- Tension headache (G44.2-)
Coding Notes
Use G43.1- for migraine with aura
Use G43.7- for chronic migraine (≥15 days/month)
Intractable = not responsive to treatment
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Code
G43.909
Category
Diseases of the nervous system
Billable Status
Billable
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