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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Body Aches

ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Body Aches

R52.9
G89.29

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

Also Known as:
Diffuse Body Pain
Widespread Body Aches
Generalized Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Body Aches

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Body Aches

Use ICD-10 code R52.9 for pain, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain, unspecified

Non-Billable
R52.9
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Generalized pain without specific localization or chronicity
documentation:
  • • Lack of identifiable underlying condition

Applicable To

  • • Generalized body aches

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of an identifiable cause.

Other chronic pain

Billable Code
G89.29
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain documented as chronic (≥3 months)

Applicable To

  • • Chronic generalized pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes the term 'chronic'.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R53.81

Other malaise and fatigue

Use when fatigue is a significant associated symptom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for generalized body aches?

The ICD-10 code for generalized body aches is R52.9, used when pain is unspecified and not linked to a specific condition.

When should G89.29 be used for generalized pain?

G89.29 should be used when the pain is chronic (lasting 3 months or more) and the encounter is for pain management.

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