Migraine, unsp, not intractable, without status migrainosus

This code represents a diagnosis of migraine where the specific type of migraine is not documented. It indicates that the migraine is not severe enough to be considered intractable (difficult to treat) and does not involve status migrainosus (a prolonged, severe migraine attack lasting more than 72 hours). Essentially, it's a general migraine diagnosis without further specification of its characteristics or severity.

Use this code when the medical record clearly states a diagnosis of "migraine" but provides no additional details regarding its type (e.g., common, classic, complicated), intractability, or the presence of status migrainosus. This code is appropriate when documentation is insufficient to assign a more specific migraine code.

• Avoid using this code if documentation allows for a more specific migraine diagnosis (e.g., G43.009 for migraine without aura).
• Always query the provider for more specific details if "migraine" is the only documentation, especially regarding aura, intractability, or status migrainosus.
• This code should be a last resort when no further specificity can be obtained from the medical record or provider.