ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for G44.059
Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), not intractable
Coding Notes & Guidelines for G44.059
Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) NOS
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About ICD-10-CM Code G44.059 (Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing)
ICD-10-CM code G44.059 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM G44.059 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about G44.059 - Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), not intractable. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing related to not intractable.