2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G89Pain, not elsewhere classified
G89 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for pain, not elsewhere classified, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as G89.0, G89.11, G89.12, and G89.18.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Pain, not elsewhere classifiedOverview
Non-specific codes like G89 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Use G89.0 for Central pain syndrome
G89.1 for Acute pain, not elsewhere classified
Use G89.11 for Acute pain due to trauma
Use G89.12 for Acute post-thoracotomy pain
Use G89.18 for Other acute postprocedural pain
G89.2 for Chronic pain, not elsewhere classified
Use G89.21 for Chronic pain due to trauma
Use G89.22 for Chronic post-thoracotomy pain
Use G89.28 for Other chronic postprocedural pain
Use G89.29 for Other chronic pain
Use G89.3 for Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Use G89.4 for Chronic pain syndrome
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Code Also
- related psychological factors associated with pain F45.42
Type 1 Excludes
- generalized pain NOS R52
- pain disorders exclusively related to psychological factors F45.41
- pain NOS R52
Type 2 Excludes
- atypical face pain G50.1
- headache syndromes G44
- localized pain, unspecified type - code to pain by site, such as:
- abdomen pain R10
- back pain M54.9
- breast pain N64.4
- chest pain R07.1 R07.9
- ear pain H92.0
- eye pain H57.1
- headache R51.9
- joint pain M25.5
- limb pain M79.6
- lumbar region pain M54.5
- painful urination R30.9
- pelvic and perineal pain R10.2
- shoulder pain M25.51
- spine pain M54
- throat pain R07.0
- tongue pain K14.6
- tooth pain K08.8
- renal colic N23
- migraines G43
- myalgia M79.1
- pain from prosthetic devices, implants, and grafts T82.84 T83.84 T84.84 T85.84
- phantom limb syndrome with pain G54.6
- vulvar vestibulitis N94.810
- vulvodynia N94.81
A "code also" note instructs that two codes may be required to fully describe a condition, but this note does not provide sequencing direction.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Patient EducationClinical
Pain
Pain is a signal in your nervous system that something may be wrong. It is an unpleasant feeling, such as a prick, tingle, sting, burn, or ache. Each person feels pain differently, even if the reason for the pain is the same. Pain may be sharp or dull. It may be mild or severe. Pain may come and go, or it may be constant.
The full article covers:
- What is pain?
- What are the types of pain?
- What causes pain?
- How is pain diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for pain?
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Code HistoryHistory
Questions About G89Overview
Is G89 (Pain, not elsewhere classified) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for pain, not elsewhere classified, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for pain, not elsewhere classified need a more specific code from this category, such as G89.0, G89.11, and G89.12.
