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G43.1

Non-billable

Migraine with aura

Migraine with aura

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

Parent Code

G43

Child Codes

2

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • 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

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

Child Codes (2)

G43.10

Migraine with aura, not intractable

G43.11

Migraine with aura, intractable

Related Codes(10)
G43.0

Migraine without aura

G43.4

Hemiplegic migraine

G43.5

Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction

G43.6

Persistent migraine aura with cerebral infarction

G43.7

Chronic migraine without aura

G43.8

Other migraine

G43.9

Migraine, unspecified

G43.A

Cyclical vomiting

G43.B

Ophthalmoplegic migraine

G43.C

Periodic headache syndromes in child or adult

Related Conditions

Migraine
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

8A80.1ZMigraine with aura, unspecifiedequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(73)

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for migraine with aura?

The ICD-10-CM code for migraine with aura is G43.1. The full clinical description is "Migraine with aura". G43.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code G43.1 mean?

ICD-10-CM code G43.1 represents “Migraine with aura”. 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 G43.1 a billable code?

No, G43.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under G43.1.

What chapter is G43.1 in?

G43.1 is in Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes G00-G99).

What codes cannot be used with G43.1?

G43.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: headache NOS (R51.9); lower half migraine (G44.00); chronic migraine with aura (G43.E-); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under G43.1?

G43.1 has 2 child codes, including: G43.10 (Migraine with aura, not intractable), G43.11 (Migraine with aura, intractable).

Are additional codes required with G43.1?

Yes, when using G43.1, also report: adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).

What are the UMLS CUIs for G43.1?

G43.1 is linked to 9 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0751904, C0270860, C1735856, C0338483, C0154723, and 4 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does G43.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like migraine with aura 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 G43.1?

G43.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 8A80.1Z (Migraine with aura, unspecified).

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