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Take the Pain Out of Migraine Coding

Published on Fri Mar 06, 2026

SDOH could significantly impact the reason behind a child’s migraine episodes. According to the American Headache Society, approximately 6 percent of adolescents experience migraine yearly. Despite the common involvement of specialists in treating migraines, many parents primarily consult their child’s pediatrician, and some never seek the care of a specialist. As a coder in pediatrics, migraine diagnosis coding might [...]
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