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6. G44.21

G44.21 - Episodic tension-type headache

• Applicable to Episodic tension-type headache
• The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM G44.21 became effective on October 1, 2024.
• This is the American ICD10-CM version of G44.21 - other international versions of ICD10 G44.21 may differ.
• G44.21 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
• G44.21 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

The following codes above G44.21 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to G44.21:

• Chapter: G00-G99 - Diseases of the nervous system
• Section: G40-G47 - Episodic and paroxysmal disorders
• Category: G44 - Other headache syndromes

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Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.