1. ICD-10-CM Codes
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2. G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system
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3. G40-G47 Episodic and paroxysmal disorders
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4. G44- Other headache syndromes
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2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G44.2

Tension-type headache

2016 2017 2018 2019 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

• G44.2 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
• The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM G44.2 became effective on October 1, 2018.
• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G44.2 - other international versions of ICD-10 G44.2 may differ.

• A common primary headache disorder, characterized by a dull, non-pulsatile, diffuse, band-like (or vice-like) pain of mild to moderate intensity in the head; scalp; or neck. The subtypes are classified by frequency and severity of symptoms. There is no clear cause even though it has been associated with muscle contraction and stress. (international classification of headache disorders, 2nd ed. Cephalalgia 2004: suppl 1)

• 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
• 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
• 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
• 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change

• Type 2 Excludes: F54
  , G44.1
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F54

  Psychological and behavioral factors associated with disorders or diseases classified elsewhere

  2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Manifestation Code

  Applicable To

  • Psychological factors affecting physical conditions

  Code First

  • the associated physical disorder, such as:
  • asthma (J45.-)
  • dermatitis (L23-L25)
  • gastric ulcer (K25.-)
  • mucous colitis (K58.-)
  • ulcerative colitis (K51.-)
  • urticaria (L50.-)

  Type 2 Excludes

  • tension-type headache (G44.2)
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G44.1

  Vascular headache, not elsewhere classified

  2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code

  Type 2 Excludes

  • cluster headache (G44.0)
  • complicated headache syndromes (G44.5-)
  • drug-induced headache (G44.4-)
  • migraine (G43.-)
  • other specified headache syndromes (G44.8-)
  • post-traumatic headache (G44.3-)
  • tension-type headache (G44.2-)

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.