G44

Non-billable

Other headache syndromes

G44 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other headache syndromes. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G44.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
G00-G99
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

Excludes1 — not coded here

Excludes2 — not included here

  • atypical facial pain (G50.1)
  • headache due to lumbar puncture (G97.1)
  • migraines (G43.-)
  • trigeminal neuralgia (G50.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G44?
G44 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other headache syndromes". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G44 a billable code?
No — G44 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as G44.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of G44?
G44 has 7 more specific child codes, including G44.0, G44.1, G44.2.
What is excluded from G44?
Excludes1 (not coded here): headache NOS (R51.9).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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