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G43

Non-billable

Migraine

Migraine

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

G40-G47

Child Codes

13

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Child Codes (13)

Related Conditions

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(33)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for migraine?

The ICD-10-CM code for migraine is G43. The full clinical description is "Migraine". G43 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code G43 mean?

ICD-10-CM code G43 represents “Migraine”. It is classified under Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is G43 a billable code?

No, G43 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 13 child codes under G43.

What chapter is G43 in?

G43 is in Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes G00-G99).

What codes cannot be used with G43?

G43 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: headache NOS (R51.9); lower half migraine (G44.00).

What are the subcategories under G43?

G43 has 13 child codes, including: G43.0 (Migraine without aura), G43.1 (Migraine with aura), G43.4 (Hemiplegic migraine), G43.5 (Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction), and 9 more.

Are additional codes required with G43?

Yes, when using G43, also report: adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).

What are the UMLS CUIs for G43?

G43 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0149931. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does G43 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like migraine affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of G43?

G43 maps to the ICD-11 code: 8A80.Z (Migraine, unspecified).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.