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G43.111 Migraine with aura, intractable, with status migrainosus

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Official ICD-10-CM description: Migraine with aura, intractable, with status migrainosus

Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

Note

  • the following terms are to be considered equivalent to intractable: pharmacoresistant (pharmacologically resistant), treatment resistant, refractory (medically) and poorly controlled

Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

  • chronic migraine with aura (G43.E-)
  • persistent migraine aura (G43.5-, G43.6-)
  • lower half migraine (G44.00)

Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

  • headache NOS (R51.9)
  • headache syndromes (G44.-)

Use additional code

Add a second code for the following, when documented.

  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Code also

A second code may be needed. Sequencing depends on the encounter.

  • any associated seizure (G40.-, R56.9)

Related codes

Common questions

Is G43.111 a billable code?

Yes. G43.111 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

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