Find information on migraine diagnosis and management during pregnancy. This resource covers clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10-CM), healthcare considerations, and best practices for diagnosing migraines in pregnant patients. Learn about migraine symptoms, differential diagnosis, treatment options, and the impact of pregnancy on migraine frequency and severity. Explore resources for healthcare professionals, including coding guidelines and documentation tips for accurate and complete medical records related to migraine in pregnancy.
Also known as
Migraine in pregnancy
Migraine headaches during pregnancy.
Migraine
Various types of migraine headaches, not specific to pregnancy.
Other specified headache in pregnancy
Headaches during pregnancy not classified elsewhere, potentially including migraine.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the patient pregnant?
Yes
Is migraine with aura?
No
Do not use O26.81_. Code migraine based on non-pregnancy guidelines (G43._).
When to use each related code
Description |
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Migraine in pregnancy |
Tension-type headache |
Medication overuse headache |
Coding O25.1, migraine in pregnancy, without specifying with or without aura impacts reimbursement and data accuracy.
Failing to code associated nausea, vomiting (R11.2), or pre-eclampsia (O14.9) with migraine leads to under-reporting severity.
Incorrectly coding migraine with aura (G43.1) versus without aura (G43.0) during pregnancy creates compliance and data analysis issues.
Patient presents with a complaint of migraine headache during pregnancy. The onset, duration, and character of the headache were documented. Symptoms such as throbbing pain, unilateral location, moderate to severe intensity, pulsating quality, aggravation by routine physical activity, and associated features like nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia were assessed and recorded. The patient's obstetric history, including gestational age and trimester, was noted. A neurological examination was performed to rule out other potential causes of headache, such as pre-eclampsia, stroke, or intracranial pathology. Differential diagnoses considered included tension-type headache, cluster headache, and secondary headaches. The diagnosis of migraine in pregnancy was made based on the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) criteria. The patient's medical history, including pre-pregnancy migraine history and current medications, was reviewed. Management options for migraine during pregnancy were discussed, focusing on non-pharmacological approaches such as lifestyle modifications, stress reduction techniques, and biofeedback. Pharmacological options, including acetaminophen, were considered, taking into account fetal safety guidelines and potential risks. The patient was counseled on the importance of close monitoring and follow-up. Appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for migraine in pregnancy, headache in pregnancy, and antenatal care were documented for billing and coding purposes. The plan includes patient education on migraine triggers, preventative measures, and appropriate use of abortive medications during pregnancy. The patient was advised to return for further evaluation if symptoms worsen or change.