ICD Code G44.209

ICD code G44.209 is tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable.

1. Presence of headache episodes characterized by bilateral location

2. Headache pain described as pressing or tightening in quality (non-pulsating)

3. Mild to moderate headache intensity

4. Headache not aggravated by routine physical activity such as walking or climbing stairs

5. Absence of nausea or vomiting

6. Photophobia or phonophobia may be present, but not both

7. Headache episodes not attributed to another disorder

8. Headache does not meet criteria for intractability

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code G44.209 include:

- 99202–99215 (Evaluation and Management office visits)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 20552 (Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), one or two muscle(s))

- 20553 (Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), three or more muscles)

- 64615 (Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal, and accessory nerves, bilateral)

- 90832, 90834, 90837 (Psychotherapy services, if indicated)

- 97110 (Therapeutic exercises, if physical therapy is part of treatment)

- 97112 (Neuromuscular reeducation)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered for ICD code G44.209.

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