G43.811: Other migraine, intractable, with status migrainosus
G43.811, other migraine, intractable, with status migrainosus, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 9 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 37 HCPCS Level II codes, including J0585 (Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit), J0588 (Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit), J0586 (Injection, abobotulinumtoxina, 5 units). The articles come from 5 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with G43.811 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J0585 | Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 6 |
| J0588 | Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit | Carrier judgment | — | 6 |
| J0586 | Injection, abobotulinumtoxina, 5 units | Carrier judgment | — | 6 |
| J0587 | Injection, rimabotulinumtoxinb, 100 units | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 6 |
| J0589 | Injection, daxibotulinumtoxina-lanm, 1 unit | Carrier judgment | — | 6 |
| C8900 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, abdomen | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8901 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, abdomen | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8902 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, abdomen | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8909 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, chest (excluding myocardium) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8910 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, chest (excluding myocardium) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8911 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, chest (excluding myocardium) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8912 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, lower extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8913 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, lower extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8914 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, lower extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8918 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, pelvis | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8919 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, pelvis | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8920 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, pelvis | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8931 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, spinal canal and contents | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8932 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, spinal canal and contents | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8933 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, spinal canal and contents | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8934 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, upper extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8935 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, upper extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8936 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, upper extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| G2187 | Patients with clinical indications for imaging of the head: head trauma | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G2188 | Patients with clinical indications for imaging of the head: new or change in headache above 50 years of age | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
12 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing G43.811
- A57185: Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxin Injections (Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35170, L35172, L39832, L39836
- A57186: Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxin Injections (Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35170, L35172, L39832, L39836
- A59707: Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxin Injections (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35170, L35172, L39832, L39836
- A59714: Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxin Injections (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35170, L35172, L39832, L39836
- A59726: Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxins Injections (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes)
- A59809: Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxin Injections (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35170, L35172, L39832, L39836
- A56775: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 18 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34424
- A56612: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 9 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34417
- A53057: Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy (Palmetto GBA (HHH MAC); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34560
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other G43 diagnoses (Migraine)
- G43.819 — Other migraine, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43.801 — Other migraine, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43.809 — Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43.821 — Menstrual migraine, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43.829 — Menstrual migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43.831 — Menstrual migraine, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43.839 — Menstrual migraine, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43.001 — Migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43.009 — Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43.011 — Migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43.019 — Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43.101 — Migraine with aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43.109 — Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43.111 — Migraine with aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43.119 — Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43.401 — Hemiplegic migraine, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43.409 — Hemiplegic migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43.411 — Hemiplegic migraine, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43.419 — Hemiplegic migraine, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43.501 — Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction, not…
- G43.509 — Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction, not…
- G43.511 — Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction, intractable…
- G43.519 — Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction, intractable…
- G43.601 — Persistent migraine aura with cerebral infarction, not intractable…
- G43.609 — Persistent migraine aura with cerebral infarction, not intractable…
- G43.611 — Persistent migraine aura with cerebral infarction, intractable, with…
- G43.619 — Persistent migraine aura with cerebral infarction, intractable…
- G43.701 — Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status…
- G43.709 — Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status…
- G43.711 — Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover G43.811 (Other migraine, intractable, with status migrainosus)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 9 Medicare billing and coding articles list G43.811 as a covered diagnosis for 37 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 G43.811?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are J0585 (Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, 6 articles); J0588 (Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit, 6 articles); J0586 (Injection, abobotulinumtoxina, 5 units, 6 articles); J0587 (Injection, rimabotulinumtoxinb, 100 units, 6 articles); J0589 (Injection, daxibotulinumtoxina-lanm, 1 unit, 6 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list G43.811?
A57185 (Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxin Injections); A57186 (Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxin Injections); A59707 (Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxin Injections), and 6 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code G43.811?
G43.811 is the ICD-10-CM code for other migraine, intractable, with status migrainosus, in category G43 (Migraine), chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under J0585
- Watch J0585 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for J0585
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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