G43.009 — Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

G43.009

ICD-10 Chapter 6: Nervous System — illustrative image — Chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system (G00–G99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Migraine without aura is a recurring headache disorder with moderate-to-severe throbbing headache, nausea and light sensitivity.

Also called: migraine without aura, common migraine.

When this code is used

Used for migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code G43.009 belongs to Chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system, which covers codes G00–G99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code G43.009?

G43.009 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus”. Migraine without aura is a recurring headache disorder with moderate-to-severe throbbing headache, nausea and light sensitivity.

When is code G43.009 used?

Used for migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus. It belongs to Chapter 6 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the nervous system).

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