ICD-10 Code G89.29 – Other chronic pain (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G89.29 – Other chronic pain
What it is
G89.29 identifies chronic pain that does not fit a more specific chronic pain code. Use it when the record clearly documents persistent pain lasting beyond the expected healing period.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, the chart describes ongoing pain, repeated pain complaints, or pain that affects daily function over time.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents chronic pain but does not specify a more precise pain category. It is appropriate for persistent pain conditions recorded as chronic, longstanding, or ongoing. Check documentation to confirm the pain is the focus of care or an active diagnosis.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute pain, postoperative pain, or pain with a more specific ICD-10 code. If the record identifies a definitive pain type or cause, code that condition instead.
Coding tip
Match the code to the provider’s exact wording and avoid G89.29 when a more specific chronic pain code is documented.