ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Chronic pain: G89.29
The closest CDC title for "Chronic pain" is G89.29, Other chronic pain. G89.29 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under G89, then other CDC titles that name other chronic pain
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- G89Pain, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- G89.0Central pain syndromeBillable
- G89.1Acute pain, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- G89.11Acute pain due to traumaBillable
- G89.12Acute post-thoracotomy painBillable
- G89.18Other acute postprocedural painBillable
- G89.2Chronic pain, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- G89.21Chronic pain due to traumaBillable
- G89.22Chronic post-thoracotomy painBillable
- G89.28Other chronic postprocedural painBillable
- G89.29Other chronic painBillable
- G89.3Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)Billable
- G89.4Chronic pain syndromeBillable
Code also
The CDC tabular list says a second code may be needed with this one. The note does not set which is listed first.
From G89. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Code also related psychological factors associated with pain (F45.42)
Excludes1
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From G89. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
- G50.1Atypical face pain
- G44.-Headache syndromes
- localized pain, unspecified type - code to pain by site, such as:
- R10.-Abdomen pain
- M54.9Back pain
- N64.4Breast pain
- R07.1-R07.9Chest pain
- H92.0-Ear pain
- H57.1Eye pain
- R51.9Headache
- M25.5-Joint pain
- M79.6-Limb pain
- M54.5-Lumbar region pain
- R30.9Painful urination
- R10.2-Pelvic and perineal pain
- M25.51-Shoulder pain
- M54.-Spine pain
- R07.0Throat pain
- K14.6Tongue pain
- K08.8Tooth pain
- N23Renal colic
- G43.-Migraines
- M79.1-Myalgia
- T82.84, T83.84, T84.84, T85.84-Pain from prosthetic devices, implants, and grafts
- G54.6Phantom limb syndrome with pain
- N94.810Vulvar vestibulitis
- N94.81-Vulvodynia
Related conditions
Related pages
- G89.29 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category G89Every code under it
- Chapter 6Diseases of the nervous system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Chronic pain?
The closest CDC title for "Chronic pain" is G89.29, Other chronic pain. G89.29 is a billable code.
Is G89.29 billable?
Yes. G89.29 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to G89.29?
The CDC tabular list gives 11 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 27 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for G89.29 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is G89.29 in?
Chapter 6. Diseases of the nervous system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.