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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Pain

G89.11
G89.3

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

Also Known as:
Discomfort
Ache
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pain

Use ICD-10 code G89.11 for acute pain due to trauma, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute pain due to trauma

Billable Code
G89.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of acute pain following a documented trauma

Applicable To

  • • Acute traumatic pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure trauma is clearly documented to justify the use of this code.

Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

Billable Code
G89.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented neoplasm diagnosis
  • • Pain assessment scale

Applicable To

  • • Cancer pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the neoplasm is documented and coded separately.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.5

Low back pain

Use alongside G89.11 if the pain is localized to the lower back.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should G89 codes be used for pain?

G89 codes are used when the encounter is primarily for pain management. They should be sequenced first, followed by site-specific codes if applicable.

What is the difference between G89.2 and G89.4?

G89.2 is for chronic pain without psychosocial dysfunction, while G89.4 is for chronic pain syndrome with documented psychosocial impact.

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