R52 ICD-10-CM Code: Pain, unspecified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
R52Pain, unspecified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where R52 sits
- 1
Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- 2
Section
General symptoms and signs (R50-R69)
- 3
Category R52
Pain, unspecified
- 4
Code R52
Pain, unspecified
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Acute pain NOS
- Generalized pain NOS
- Pain NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R52.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R52.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- 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)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R52.
Transparency
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R52 mean?
R52 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pain, unspecified.”
Is R52 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, R52 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is R52 located in ICD-10-CM?
R52 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within General symptoms and signs (R50-R69) (R50–R69), under category R52, Pain, unspecified.
What coding notes are listed for R52?
Its listed inclusion terms are Acute pain NOS; Generalized pain NOS; Pain NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: 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). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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