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G44.059

Billable

Shrt lst unil nerlgif hdache w cnjnct inject/tear, not ntrct

Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), not intractable

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

G40-G47

Parent Code

G44.05

Coding Notes

Related Codes(1)

Related Conditions

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(14)

Clinical Terms

  • SUNCT (short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing) syndrome
  • Shrt lst unil nerlgif headache w cnjnct inject/tear (SUNCT)
  • Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing syndrome
  • SUNCT syndrome
  • Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) NOS
  • Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for shrt lst unil nerlgif hdache w cnjnct inject/tear, not ntrct?

The ICD-10-CM code for shrt lst unil nerlgif hdache w cnjnct inject/tear, not ntrct is G44.059. The full clinical description is "Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), not intractable". G44.059 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code G44.059 mean?

ICD-10-CM code G44.059 represents “Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), not intractable”. It is classified under Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is G44.059 a billable code?

Yes, G44.059 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is G44.059 in?

G44.059 is in Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes G00-G99).

What codes cannot be used with G44.059?

G44.059 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: headache NOS (R51.9).

What SNOMED CT codes does G44.059 map to?

G44.059 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 725058003. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for G44.059?

G44.059 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2875230, C2875231. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does G44.059 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like shrt lst unil nerlgif hdache w cnjnct inject/tear, not ntrct 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 G44.059?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for G44.059 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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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.