Is G44.85 a billable code?
Yes. G44.85 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.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
G44.85: Primary stabbing headache
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
G44.85 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for primary stabbing headache. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in G44.8 Other specified headache syndromes
G44.85 questions
What does G44.85 mean?
G44.85 is the ICD-10-CM code for Primary stabbing headache. 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.