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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cancer Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Cancer Pain

G89.3
C79.51

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cancer pain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Neoplasm-related Pain
Pain due to Malignant Neoplasm
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cancer Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cancer Pain

Use ICD-10 code G89.3 for neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

Billable Code
G89.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain directly linked to neoplasm site via imaging or biopsy
documentation:
  • • Detailed pain assessment including intensity, location, and neoplasm link

Applicable To

  • • Pain due to malignant neoplasm
  • • Pain due to benign neoplasm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly links pain to neoplasm for accurate coding.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Billable Code
C79.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirming bone metastasis
  • • Biopsy confirming secondary neoplasm

Applicable To

  • • Bone metastasis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bone metastasis is documented and confirmed.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

C79.51

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Use when pain is due to bone metastasis, in conjunction with G89.3.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cancer pain?

The ICD-10 code for cancer-related pain is G89.3, used for both acute and chronic pain directly linked to neoplasms.

When should G89.3 be used as a primary code?

Use G89.3 as the primary code when the main reason for the encounter is pain management due to a neoplasm.

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