ICD-10 G44.229
Billable / SpecificChronic tension-type headache, not intractable
About ICD-10-CM G44.229
ICD-10-CM code G44.229 represents Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G44). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G44.229 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under G44.229. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Chronic tension-type headache NOS
Medicare LCD Coverage for G44.229
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G44.229 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G44.229.
2 Cigna
5 Medicare
Convert G44.229 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 |
|---|---|---|
| G44.229 | 33912 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To G44.229
Other codes in section G40-G47 (Episodic and paroxysmal disorders).
ICD-10 G44.229, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code G44.229 billable? +
Yes, G44.229 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 G44.229? +
ICD-10 G44.229 includes: Chronic tension-type headache NOS.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with G44.229? +
Procedures frequently paired with G44.229 include: 20552, 20553.
What ICD-9 codes does G44.229 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, G44.229 maps to ICD-9 codes: 33912. 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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