Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM G44.051 is the diagnosis code for Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), intractable. This code falls under the section "Episodic and paroxysmal disorders" within Chapter 6 — Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where G44.051 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, G44.051 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
G44.051 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), intractable". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of G44.051 is G44.05 ("Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT)"). G44.051 provides a more specific classification within this category.
G44.051 is located in Section G40-G47 — "Episodic and paroxysmal disorders" within Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
G44.051 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use G44.051 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), intractable" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), intractable is G44.051.
Yes, G44.051 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
G44.051 is in Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, G44.051 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.