Pain in throat and chest (R07) ICD-10-CM
The R07 code range covers pain in throat and chest with 9 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
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.
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Type 2 Excludes
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.
Codes in the R07 Range 9 codes · 7 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the R07 range.
Chest Pain
Pressure, burning, or numbness in the chest.
About the R07 Code Range
The ICD-10 code R07 and its subcodes are used to categorize various types of pain in the throat and chest region. These codes help specify the exact nature and location of the pain, ranging from throat irritation to different chest pain patterns.
The broad category R07 covers general pain in the throat and chest, while subcodes like R07.0 address throat pain, often described as throat irritation or tightness. For respiratory-related chest pain, R07.1 includes pain triggered by breathing, such as pleuritic pain. R07.2 identifies precordial pain, which refers to discomfort around the sternum and esophagus. Other specific pains such as pleurodynia (R07.81) and intercostal pain (R07.82) indicate chest wall or rib-related pain. The code R07.89 covers other nonspecific chest pain types, including musculoskeletal or atypical chest discomfort, while R07.9 is used for unspecified chest pain presentations. Utilizing the right ICD-10 code for pain in throat and chest ensures accurate documentation for symptoms like tightness sensation, anterior pleuritic pain, or mediastinal discomfort.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the R07 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the R07 range classify?
The range classifies pain in throat and chest. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
