2018 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G44.2

Tension-type headache

2016

2017

2018

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 2018 edition of ICD-10-CM G44.2 became effective on October 1, 2017.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G44.2 - other international versions of ICD-10 G44.2 may differ.

The following code(s) above G44.2 contain annotation back-references

Annotation Back-References

In this context, annotation back-references refer to codes that contain:

that may be applicable to G44.2:

Clinical Information

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)

Code History

Code annotations containing back-references to G44.2:

ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To G44.2

G44.04 Chronic paroxysmal hemicrania

G44.041 …… intractable

G44.049 …… not intractable

G44.05 Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT)

G44.051 …… intractable

G44.059 …… not intractable

G44.09 Other trigeminal autonomic cephalgias (TAC)

G44.091 …… intractable

G44.099 …… not intractable

G44.1 Vascular headache, not elsewhere classified

G44.2 Tension-type headache

G44.20 Tension-type headache, unspecified

G44.201 …… intractable

G44.209 …… not intractable

G44.21 Episodic tension-type headache

G44.211 …… intractable

G44.219 …… not intractable

G44.22 Chronic tension-type headache

G44.221 …… intractable

G44.229 …… not intractable

G44.3 Post-traumatic headache

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