Is G44.05 a billable code?
No. G44.05 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
G44.05: Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT)
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
G44.05 groups related diagnoses under short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (sunct). It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under G44.05
- G44.051Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), intractable
- G44.059Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), not intractable
Other codes in G44.0 Cluster headaches and other trigeminal autonomic cephalgias (TAC)
G44.05 questions
What does G44.05 mean?
G44.05 is the ICD-10-CM code for Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT). It is in chapter 6, Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.