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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Intractable Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Intractable Pain

G89.21
M54.5

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Pain Syndrome
Refractory Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Intractable Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code G89.21 for chronic pain due to trauma, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic pain due to trauma

Billable Code
G89.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain duration >3 months with trauma history

Applicable To

  • • Chronic pain syndrome due to trauma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports chronicity and trauma link.

Low back pain

Non-Billable
M54.5
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Lumbago

Important Notes

  • • Document specific site and characteristics of pain.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.5

Low back pain

Use to specify the site of chronic pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for intractable pain?

The ICD-10 code for intractable pain primarily includes G89.21 for chronic pain due to trauma, used when the encounter is focused on pain management.

How do you document intractable pain?

Document intractable pain by specifying pain duration, failed treatments, and specialist evaluations to support medical necessity.

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