ICD-10-CM G44.3
Updated 3/12/2025
Reviewed by Nathan Liu, MD

Post-traumatic headache

Description

Post-traumatic headache refers specifically to headaches that occur following a head injury, distinguishing it from other headache types. Unlike cluster headaches or other headache syndromes, post-traumatic headaches can be classified further into acute or chronic forms, providing essential information for diagnosis and treatment.

Code Crosswalks

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Sources

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Federal and State Datasets

  • ICD-10 Files, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • ICD-10 (2019 Data), World Health Organization (WHO)