G43.909 — Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

G43.909

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

What this code means

Migraine is a recurring headache disorder, often one-sided and throbbing, with nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.

Also called: migraine.

When this code is used

Used for migraine when the type is not specified.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code G43.909 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 G43.909?

G43.909 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus”. Migraine is a recurring headache disorder, often one-sided and throbbing, with nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.

When is code G43.909 used?

Used for migraine when the type is not specified. It belongs to Chapter 6 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the nervous system).

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