ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code

G44.059: Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), not intractable

Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027

G44.059 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (sunct), not intractable. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.

Other codes in G44.05 Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT)

G44.059 questions

Is G44.059 a billable code?

Yes. G44.059 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.

What does G44.059 mean?

G44.059 is the ICD-10-CM code for Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), not intractable. 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.