ICD-10 code G43.909 is used for Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus. This code represents a recurrent, severe vascular headache that does not respond to treatment and has not lasted for more than 72 hours.
Breakdown of G43.909:
Patients with this diagnosis often experience severe, throbbing, unilateral headaches that may be accompanied by:
Although painful, this type of migraine is not considered intractable, meaning it usually responds to standard treatments such as triptans, NSAIDs, or rest.
Condition | ICD-10 Code |
Migraine with aura | G43.109 |
Chronic migraine | G43.709 |
Migraine, unspecified | G43.909 |
Tension-type headache | G44.209 |
History of migraine | Z86.69 |
Headache, unspecified | R51.9 |
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Accurate documentation ensures proper reimbursement and minimizes claim denials. Providers should clearly record:
Coding Tip:
Avoid using G43.909 if the migraine is chronic or accompanied by prolonged status migrainosus—use G43.709 instead.
ICD-10 code G43.909 plays a vital role in accurate migraine diagnosis and billing. Correct coding helps healthcare providers receive appropriate reimbursement while improving data tracking for neurological conditions.
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It’s used to describe migraine headaches that are not intractable and do not present with status migrainosus.
Intractable migraines are resistant to treatment, while non-intractable migraines respond well to standard therapy.
The ICD-10 code for chronic migraine is G43.709.
Yes, G43.909 is billable and specific, valid for claim submission and reimbursement under ICD-10-CM (2025).
The corresponding ICD-9 code is 346.9.
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