ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 G44.86

Billable / Specific

Cervicogenic headache

G44
Block
0
Synonyms
54
LCDs
4
Payer Policies
13
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM G44.86

ICD-10-CM code G44.86 represents Cervicogenic headache. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G44). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G44.86 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Notes

Code Also

  • associated cervical spinal condition, if known

Medicare LCD Coverage for G44.86

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G44.86 as a covered diagnosis.

54 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 54 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Article ID: 55530, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 54 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64569 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Article ID: 55530, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 54 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64555 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Article ID: 55530, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 54 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64999 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Article ID: 55530, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 54 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64561 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Article ID: 55530, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 54 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64570 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Article ID: 55530, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 54 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64581 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Article ID: 55530, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 54 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64575 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Article ID: 55530, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 54 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64597 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Article ID: 55530, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 54 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64590 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Article ID: 55530, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 54 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64585 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G44.86.

4 policies

1 Cigna

Headache, Occipital, and/or Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment - (0063)
Policy ID: MM_0063

3 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Policy ID: ART-55530
Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Policy ID: ART-56612
Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Policy ID: ART-57204

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G44.86

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

13 linkages
  • 64596 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation CMS LCD
  • 64598 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation CMS LCD
  • 64570 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation CMS LCD
  • 64597 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation CMS LCD
  • 64569 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation CMS LCD
  • 64581 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation CMS LCD
  • 64590 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation CMS LCD
  • 64555 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation CMS LCD
  • 64595 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation CMS LCD
  • 64585 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation CMS LCD

Codes Adjacent To G44.86

Other codes in section G40-G47 (Episodic and paroxysmal disorders).

G40 Epilepsy and recurrent seizures (non-billable) G40.0 Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset (non-billable) G40.00 Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable (non-billable) G40.001 Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, with status epilepticus G40.009 Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus G40.01 Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable (non-billable) G40.011 Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, with status epilepticus G40.019 Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus G40.1 Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures (non-billable) G40.10 Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable (non-billable) G40.101 Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, with status epilepticus G40.109 Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus G40.11 Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable (non-billable) G40.111 Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus G40.119 Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus G40.2 Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures (non-billable) G40.20 Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable (non-billable) G40.201 Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, with status epilepticus G40.209 Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus G40.21 Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable (non-billable)

ICD-10 G44.86, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code G44.86 billable? +

Yes, G44.86 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with G44.86? +

Procedures frequently paired with G44.86 include: 64596, 64598, 64570, 64597, 64569.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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