G89 ICD-10-CM Code: Pain, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
G89Pain, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where G89 sits
- 1
Chapter 6
Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
- 2
Section
Other disorders of the nervous system (G89-G99)
- 3
Category G89
Pain, not elsewhere classified
- 4
Code G89
Pain, not elsewhere classified
More specific choices
Codes under G89
G89 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for G89.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for G89.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for G89.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- generalized pain NOS (R52)
- pain disorders exclusively related to psychological factors (F45.41)
- pain NOS (R52)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- 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-)
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code G89 mean?
G89 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pain, not elsewhere classified.”
Is G89 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. G89 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is G89 located in ICD-10-CM?
G89 is listed in Chapter 6, Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99), within Other disorders of the nervous system (G89-G99) (G89–G99), under category G89, Pain, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for G89?
No inclusion terms are listed for G89 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: generalized pain NOS (R52); pain disorders exclusively related to psychological factors (F45.41); pain NOS (R52). Excludes2 notes: 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-).
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