Chronic Headache ICD-10-CM Codes

Use a chronic headache ICD-10 code when a patient experiences headaches on 15 or more days per month for at least three months, with clinical evaluation confirming a consistent pattern. The code should reflect the specific type (e.g., migraine, tension-type, cluster) to support accurate diagnosis, documentation, and billing.

Yes, chronic headache diagnosis codes are billable as long as the documentation supports the condition's chronicity and includes relevant clinical findings. Proper coding also requires alignment with specific criteria, such as frequency, duration, and associated symptoms.

Common treatments include prescription medications (e.g., triptans, beta-blockers, antidepressants), physical therapy, lifestyle modification, and behavioral therapies. In some cases, procedures like nerve blocks or Botox injections may be used for more severe or intractable chronic headache types.