Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 339.3
Drug induced headache, not elsewhere classified
  • Short description: Drug induce headache NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM 339.3 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 339.3 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 339.3 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM G44.41 Drug-induced headache, not elsewhere classified, intractable
Approximate Synonyms
  • Analgesic overuse headache
  • Drug induced headache
  • Drug induced headache, intractable
  • Drug withdrawal headache
  • Headache associated with substance abuse or withdrawal
  • Headache due to drug
  • Headache, rebound
  • Intractable headache due to drug
  • Rebound headache
Applies To
  • Medication overuse headache
  • Rebound headache
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 339.3:
  • Headache 784.0
    • drug induced 339.3
    • medication overuse 339.3
    • rebound 339.3
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