G44.209

Applicable To

• Tension headache NOS

Approximate Synonyms

• Tension type headache

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)

Details

• G44.209 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM G44.209 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G44.209 – other international versions of ICD-10 G44.209 may differ.