G44.82 – Headache associated with sexual activity
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Episodic and paroxysmal disorders
ICD-10-CM code
G44.82
- Code
G44.82(claims format:G4482)- Description
- Headache associated with sexual activity
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 6. Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
- Block
- G40-G47 Episodic and paroxysmal disorders
- Parent codes
- G44 › G44.8
Notes for G44.82
Applicable to:
- Orgasmic headache
- Preorgasmic headache
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
G44 – Other headache syndromes
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- headache NOS (R51.9)
Excludes2 (not included here):
G44.8 – Other specified headache syndromes
Excludes2 (not included here):
- headache with orthostatic or positional component, not elsewhere classified (R51.0)
Index terms for G44.82
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in G44.8
- G44.81 – Hypnic headacheBillable
- G44.83 – Primary cough headacheBillable
- G44.84 – Primary exertional headacheBillable
- G44.85 – Primary stabbing headacheBillable
- G44.86 – Cervicogenic headacheBillable
- G44.89 – Other headache syndromeBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G44.82?
G44.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for headache associated with sexual activity, in the block G40-G47 (Episodic and paroxysmal disorders).
Is G44.82 a billable code?
Yes. G44.82 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does G44.82 belong to?
It belongs to category G44 – Other headache syndromes.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.