ICD-10 G44.059
Billable / SpecificShort lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), not intractable
About ICD-10-CM G44.059
ICD-10-CM code G44.059 represents Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), not intractable. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G44). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G44.059 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under G44.059. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) NOS
Medicare LCD Coverage for G44.059
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G44.059.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G44.059
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Convert G44.059 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| G44.059 | 33905 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To G44.059
Other codes in section G40-G47 (Episodic and paroxysmal disorders).
ICD-10 G44.059, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code G44.059 billable? +
Yes, G44.059 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to G44.059? +
ICD-10 G44.059 includes: Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) NOS.
What ICD-9 codes does G44.059 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, G44.059 maps to ICD-9 codes: 33905. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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