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G44.229

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Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A tension-type headache that occurs on 15 or more days per month for at least 3 months and responds adequately to treatment.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the most common code for chronic daily tension headaches
  • •Document the frequency (15+ days/month) and duration (3+ months) to support this coding

Code Hierarchy

└G44Other headache syndromes└G44.2Tension-type headache└G44.22Chronic tension-type headache└G44.229Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable
└G44.229Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable

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