Migraine with aura, not intractable, w/o status migrainosus

This code signifies a type of migraine headache characterized by transient neurological symptoms (aura) that precede or accompany the headache phase. The condition is not resistant to standard treatment and does not involve a prolonged, severe migraine attack lasting more than 72 hours.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a migraine with aura that is responsive to treatment and does not meet the criteria for status migrainosus. Supporting documentation should clearly indicate the presence of aura symptoms and the absence of intractability or prolonged, severe attacks.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "with aura" and clarifies the absence of intractability and status migrainosus.
• Distinguish from G43.11x (intractable) and G43.101 (with status migrainosus) based on physician documentation.
• Do not use if the migraine is described as "without aura"; refer to codes in the G43.0 series.