U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

G89.2 ICD-10-CM Code: Chronic 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

G89.2

Chronic pain, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where G89.2 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 6

    Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other disorders of the nervous system (G89-G99)

  3. 3

    Category G89

    Pain, not elsewhere classified

  4. 4

    Code G89.2

    Chronic pain, not elsewhere classified

More specific choices

Codes under G89.2

G89.2 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

G89.21

Chronic pain due to trauma

G89.22

Chronic post-thoracotomy pain

G89.28

Other chronic postprocedural pain

G89.29

Other chronic pain

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for G89.2.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for G89.2.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for G89.2.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • causalgia, lower limb (G57.7-)
  • causalgia, upper limb (G56.4-)
  • central pain syndrome (G89.0)
  • chronic pain syndrome (G89.4)
  • complex regional pain syndrome II, lower limb (G57.7-)
  • complex regional pain syndrome II, upper limb (G56.4-)
  • neoplasm related chronic pain (G89.3)
  • reflex sympathetic dystrophy (G90.5-)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for G89.2.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code G89.2 mean?

G89.2 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Chronic pain, not elsewhere classified.”

Is G89.2 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. G89.2 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 G89.2 located in ICD-10-CM?

G89.2 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 G89.2?

No inclusion terms are listed for G89.2 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: causalgia, lower limb (G57.7-); causalgia, upper limb (G56.4-); central pain syndrome (G89.0); chronic pain syndrome (G89.4); complex regional pain syndrome II, lower limb (G57.7-); complex regional pain syndrome II, upper limb (G56.4-); neoplasm related chronic pain (G89.3); reflex sympathetic dystrophy (G90.5-). No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related G89 codes

G89.0

Central pain syndrome

G89.1

Acute pain, not elsewhere classified

G89.3

Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

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