Pain, unspecified (R52) ICD-10-CM
The R52 code range covers pain, unspecified with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Acute pain NOS
- Generalized pain NOS
- Pain NOS
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.
- acute and chronic pain, not elsewhere classified G89
- 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
- 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
- pain disorders exclusively related to psychological factors F45.41
Codes in the R52 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- R52 Pain, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the R52 range.
Pain
An unpleasant sensation induced by noxious stimuli which are detected by NERVE ENDINGS of NOCICEPTIVE NEURONS.
About the R52 Code Range
Pain is an unpleasant sensation triggered by harmful stimuli detected by nerve endings. Within general symptoms and signs, R52 identifies pain without further detail. The facts list no subdivisions for this category.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the R52 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the R52 range classify?
The range classifies pain, unspecified. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
