Migraine Documentation Guide
Recurrent headache disorder often with associated symptoms.
ICD-10 Codes: G43.909, G43.101, G43.001, G43.709
Common Symptoms
- Headache
- Nausea
- Photophobia
- Phonophobia
- Aura
Key Documentation Elements
- Migraine type (with/without aura)
- Frequency and duration
- Associated symptoms
- Triggers identified
- Current treatment regimen
Documentation Challenges
- Classifying migraine type
- Documenting frequency and severity
- Recording trigger assessment
- Capturing preventive vs abortive treatment
Billing Considerations
- Proper migraine type coding
- Chronic vs episodic distinction
- Status migrainosus documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
How are different migraine types coded?
Migraine without aura uses G43.0xx, with aura G43.1xx, chronic migraine G43.7xx. Intractable status adds complexity. Scribeable codes based on documented characteristics.