G43.1

Applicable To

• Basilar migraine

• Classical migraine

• Migraine equivalents

• Migraine preceded or accompanied by transient focal neurological phenomena

• Migraine triggered seizures

• Migraine with acute-onset aura

• Migraine with aura without headache migraine equivalents)

• Migraine with prolonged aura

• Migraine with typical aura

• Retinal migraine

Clinical Information

• A subtype of migraine disorder, characterized by recurrent attacks of reversible neurological symptoms aura) that precede or accompany the headache. Aura may include a combination of sensory disturbances, such as blurred vision; hallucinations; vertigo; numbness; and difficulty in concentrating and speaking. Aura is usually followed by features of the common migraine, such as photophobia; phonophobia; and nausea. international classification of headache disorders, 2nd ed. Cephalalgia 2004: suppl 1)

Details

• G43.1 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM G43.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G43.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 G43.1 may differ.