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G44.84

Billable

Primary exertional headache

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

What This Code Means

A headache that occurs during or shortly after physical exertion, such as exercise, heavy lifting, or strenuous activity.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific type of exertion that triggers the headache to support medical necessity
  • •Differentiate from other primary headache disorders by confirming the direct temporal relationship with physical activity

Code Hierarchy

└G44Other headache syndromes└G44.8Other specified headache syndromes└G44.84Primary exertional headache
└G44.84Primary exertional headache

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