G44
Non-billableOther 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
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAlmost everyone has had a headache. Headache is the most common form of pain. It's a major reason people miss days at work or school or visit the doctor. The most common type of headache is a tension headache. Tension headaches are due to tight muscles in your shoulders, neck, scalp and jaw. They are often related to stress, depression or anxiety. You are more likely to get tension headaches if you work too much,…
Read more about Headache at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •headache NOS (R51.9)
Excludes2 — not included here
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- SumatriptanSerotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist [EPC]›
- Butalbital and AcetaminophenBarbiturate [EPC]›
- Butalbital, Acetaminophen and CaffeineBarbiturate [EPC]›
- Butalbital, Aspirin, and CaffeineNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]›
- Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine PhosphateNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]›
- Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Codeine PhosphateBarbiturate [EPC]›
- Butal/apap/caffeineBarbiturate [EPC]›
- Butalbital, Aspirin, Cafeine, and Codeine PhosphateNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]›
- Fem Glandular and Tissue Aid›
- Galcanezumab›
- Lidothol PatchAmide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
MedlinePlus · NIHPlain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).
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 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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