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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Nerve Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Nerve Pain

G89.29
M79.2

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

Also Known as:
Neuralgia
Neuropathic Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Nerve Pain

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

Use ICD-10 code G89.29 for other chronic pain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other chronic pain

Billable Code
G89.29
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Pain duration over 3 months with management interventions

Applicable To

  • • Chronic pain not elsewhere classified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies chronic nature and management focus.

Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified

Billable Code
M79.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Pain description using terms like 'burning' or 'shooting'
  • • Lack of specific diagnostic findings

Applicable To

  • • Neuralgia NOS
  • • Neuritis NOS

Important Notes

  • • Avoid use without supporting clinical documentation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.41

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy

Use as a secondary code when diabetic neuropathy is the underlying cause of nerve pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic nerve pain?

The ICD-10 code for chronic nerve pain is G89.29, used when the encounter focuses on pain management.

How do you document nerve pain for ICD-10 coding?

Document nerve pain by specifying the duration, management interventions, and functional impact to support ICD-10 coding.

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