ICD-9-CM 307.81 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 307.81 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).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM G44.209 Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable
Approximate Synonyms
Headache, psychogenic
Headache, tension
Intractable tension headache
Psychogenic headache
Tension headache, intractable
Tension-type headache
Clinical Information
A common primary headache disorder, characterized by a dull, non-pulsatile, diffuse, band-like (or vice-like) pain of mild to moderate intensity in the head; scalp; or neck. The subtypes are classified by frequency and severity of symptoms. There is no clear cause even though it has been associated with muscle contraction and stress. (international classification of headache disorders, 2nd ed. Cephalalgia 2004: suppl 1)