G44.209 — Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable

G44.209

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

What this code means

Tension-type headache is a mild-to-moderate, band-like headache on both sides of the head, the most common headache type.

Also called: tension headache, tension-type headache.

When this code is used

Used for tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code G44.209 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 G44.209?

G44.209 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable”. Tension-type headache is a mild-to-moderate, band-like headache on both sides of the head, the most common headache type.

When is code G44.209 used?

Used for tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable. It belongs to Chapter 6 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the nervous system).

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