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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Facial Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Facial Pain

G50.0
K07.6
R51

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

Also Known as:
Orofacial Pain
Trigeminal Neuralgia
TMJ Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Facial Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code G50.0 for trigeminal neuralgia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Trigeminal neuralgia

Billable Code
G50.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of unilateral, shock-like pain
documentation:
  • • MRI evidence of nerve compression

Applicable To

  • • Tic douloureux

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific nerve involvement and response to treatment.

Temporomandibular joint disorders

Non-Billable
K07.6
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Clicking or popping with jaw movement
  • • Limited range of motion

Applicable To

  • • TMJ syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Document specific symptoms and any imaging findings.

Headache

Non-Billable
R51
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Diffuse facial pain without specific neuropathic features

Applicable To

  • • Facial pain without neuropathic features

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of an unspecified headache code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use when pain management is the primary reason for the encounter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for facial pain?

The ICD-10 code for facial pain depends on the specific condition, such as G50.0 for trigeminal neuralgia or K07.6 for TMJ disorders.

How to document trigeminal neuralgia?

Document trigeminal neuralgia by noting unilateral, shock-like pain, specific nerve distribution, and any imaging findings.

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