Headache ICD-9-CM 784.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 784.0 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. You are viewing the 2012 version of ICD-9-CM 784.0. More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 784.0: 2013 2014 2015.
Chronic cluster headache; Headache, chronic cluster; Chronic cluster headache NOS ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G44.021 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Chronic cluster headache, intractable Chronic intractable cluster headache; Cluster headache, chronic intractable
Chronic post traumatic headache; Chronic post-traumatic headache NOS ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G44.229 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable Chronic tension-type headache; Tension headache, chronic type; Chronic tension-type headache NOS
ICD-9-CM codes are used in medical billing and coding to describe diseases, injuries, symptoms and conditions. ICD-9-CM 784.0 is one of thousands of ICD-9-CM codes used in healthcare. Although ICD-9-CM and CPT codes are largely numeric, they differ in that CPT codes describe medical procedures and services.
Chronic tension-type headache, intractableG44. 221 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM G44. 221 became effective on October 1, 2021.This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G44.
ICD-10 code G44. 52 for New daily persistent headache (NDPH) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the nervous system .
ICD-9-CM Codes headache G43 (migraine) 346 (migraine) G43. 0 (migraine without aura) 346.1 (migraine without aura…) G43.
ICD-10 code R51. 9 for Headache, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
9: Fever, unspecified.
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R51 R51.
Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus. G43. 909 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Intractable headache is “doctor speak” for that headache that just doesn't seem to go away, no matter what you and your doctor do. The headache may be migraine or another kind of headache, or a combination of two or more different headache types.
Headache Diagnoses Although the specifics of headaches can be clinically revealing, the reporting of headaches in ICD-9-CM has been limited to a signs and symptoms code, 784.0 Headache, codes for migraines (346.0 to 346.9), or for a psychologically induced tension headache (307.81).
909 – Migraine, Unspecified, not Intractable, without Status Migrainosus.
R51. 9 Headache, unspecified - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.
A cervicogenic headache (CGH) presents as unilateral pain that starts in the neck. It is a common chronic and recurrent headache that usually starts after neck movement. It usually accompanies a reduced range of motion (ROM) of the neck.
784.0 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of headache. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
Other common types of headaches include migraines, cluster headaches, and sinus headaches. Most people can feel much better by making lifestyle changes, learning ways to relax and taking pain relievers.
NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable" - This abbreviation in the Alphabetic Index represents "other specified". When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Alphabetic Index directs the coder to the "other specified” code in the Tabular List.
NOS "Not otherwise specified" - This abbreviation is the equivalent of unspecified.
Not all headaches require a doctor's attention. But sometimes headaches warn of a more serious disorder. Let your health care provider know if you have sudden, severe headaches. Get medical help right away if you have a headache after a blow to your head, or if you have a headache along with a stiff neck, fever, confusion, loss of consciousness, or pain in the eye or ear.
339.22 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of chronic post-traumatic headache. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:
References found for the code 339.22 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
Almost everyone has had a headache. Headache is the most common form of pain. It's a major reason people miss days at work or school or visit the doctor.
General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
Chronic migraine does not have a direct entry in ICD-10 manual index. It should be coded as G43.709 (migraine, without aura, chronic)
Note: Coded G43.709 (chronic migraine without aura) though not mentioned as with or without aura as there is no specific index entry for migraine chronic directly.
Migraine occurs in 4 stages (though not all stages in everyone) – Prodrome, aura, attack, post-drome. Knowing the stages is important in assigning a case specific ICD code.
Sometimes severity of the pain can be very severe and can last for more than 2 days.
The type of pain can be throbbing at one side of the head associated with light sensitivity and nausea, vomiting.
Symptoms include, black dots, flashes of light, hallucination, unable to speak clearly, weakness or numbness on face or one side of the body, difficulty in talking.
Physician can diagnose migraine based on history, signs and symptoms. An MRI or CT of brain is done if feels any complications or difficulty to diagnose.