G44.059
Billable codeShort lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), not intractable
The ICD-10 code for short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (sunct), not intractable is G44.059.
Clinical notes
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- Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) NOS
Documentation support
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- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- G44.051Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), intractable
- G44.059Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), not intractable
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 33905Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
G44.059 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.