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G89 ⚠ Non-billable

Pain, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Nervous System

Code
G89
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Nervous System
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes

From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Excludes1 — never code together
  • generalized pain NOS (R52)
  • pain disorders exclusively related to psychological factors (F45.41)
  • pain NOS (R52)
Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
  • 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-)
Code also
  • related psychological factors associated with pain (F45.42)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G89?
ICD-10-CM code G89 represents Pain, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Nervous System chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is G89 billable?
No. G89 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is G89 in?
G89 belongs to the Diseases of the Nervous System chapter (G00–G99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the G89 category

G89.0 Central pain syndrome Billable G89.1 Acute pain, not elsewhere classified Non-billable G89.2 Chronic pain, not elsewhere classified Non-billable G89.3 Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic) Billable G89.4 Chronic pain syndrome Billable G89.11 Acute pain due to trauma Billable G89.12 Acute post-thoracotomy pain Billable G89.18 Other acute postprocedural pain Billable

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