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G44.83

Billable

Primary cough headache

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

What This Code Means

A sudden headache triggered by coughing, straining, or other Valsalva maneuvers that typically lasts seconds to minutes.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm the headache is directly triggered by coughing or straining activities
  • •Document the brief duration and immediate resolution after the triggering activity ceases

Code Hierarchy

└G44Other headache syndromes└G44.8Other specified headache syndromes└G44.83Primary cough headache
└G44.83Primary cough headache

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