ICD-10-CM Code G44.85
Primary stabbing headache
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.G44.85 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of primary stabbing headache. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code G448 is used to code Hemicrania continua
Hemicrania continua (HC) is a persistent unilateral headache that responds to indomethacin. It is usually unremitting, but rare cases of remission have been documented. Hemicrania continua is considered a primary headache disorder, meaning that it is not caused by another condition.
Specialty: | Neurology |
ICD 9 Code: | 339.41 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #102-103 - Headaches with MCC.
- DRG Group #102-103 - Headaches without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'G44.85 - Primary stabbing headache'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code G44.85. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 339.85 was previously used, G44.85 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: G44.8 - Other specified headache syndromes