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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for primary headache

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Headache › primary”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding primary headache

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for primary headache; the code depends on the details below.

More specific primary headache codes (official index)

  • cough G44.83 — Primary cough headache
  • exertional G44.84 — Primary exertional headache
  • stabbing G44.85 — Primary stabbing headache
  • thunderclap G44.53 — Primary thunderclap headache

Common questions about primary headache ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for cough primary headache?

G44.83 — Primary cough headache.

What is the ICD-10 code for exertional primary headache?

G44.84 — Primary exertional headache.

What is the ICD-10 code for stabbing primary headache?

G44.85 — Primary stabbing headache.

What is the ICD-10 code for thunderclap primary headache?

G44.53 — Primary thunderclap headache.