icd 9 code for pain control

by Bo Botsford DVM 10 min read

Code 338.3 is sequenced as the principal diagnosis when the patient is admitted for pain control/management. If the patient is admitted for management of the neoplasm and pain is also documented, code 338.3 may be sequenced as a secondary diagnosis.May 29, 2007

What is the diagnosis code for pain?

Nov 09, 2021 · The generalized ICD 9 code for pain is 780.96, and additional codes were added to the ICD 9 in 2007 for postoperative pain, central pain syndrome and post thoracotomy pain. In the past, the codes for pain were included in the body systems and symptoms chapters.

What is the ICD 9 code for chronic pain disorder?

2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes 338.*. : Pain, not elsewhere classified. 338 Pain, not elsewhere classified. 338.0 Central pain syndrome convert 338.0 to ICD-10-CM. 338.1 Acute pain. 338.11 Acute pain due to trauma convert 338.11 to ICD-10-CM. 338.12 Acute post-thoracotomy pain convert 338.12 to ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD 9 code for lower abdominal pain?

Disclaimer: The information here is NOT meant to replace the sound advice of a billing and coding expert.. Below is a list of the most common ICD-9 codes (diagnosis codes) used in a physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R) and Spine pain management clinic.. For ICD-10 CODES, please go to this separate page. The most common codes I use are highlighted in blue.

What is the ICD - 9 code for severe shoulder pain?

These codes were created because ICD-9-CM did not have specific codes for encounters for pain management or for these specific types of pain. In addition to specific codes for post-thoracotomy pain and postoperative pain, there is a specific code for neoplasm-related pain (338.3). Generalized pain is coded to 780.96.

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What is the ICD 9 code for pain?

ICD-9-CM (2007 Version) “PAIN (338)” Codes.

What is the ICD 10 code for pain management?

Other acute postprocedural pain

G89. 18 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM G89. 18 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 9 code for chronic pain?

ICD-9 Code 338.4 -Chronic pain syndrome- Codify by AAPC.

How do you code pain management?

If the encounter is for pain control or pain management, assign the category 338 code followed by the specific site of pain. For example, an encounter for pain management for acute neck pain from trauma would be coded to 338.11 and 723.1.

What is the ICD-10 code for severe pain?

ICD-10 code G89. 1 for Acute pain, not elsewhere classified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the nervous system .

What is the diagnosis code for chronic back pain?

ICD-Code M54. 5 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of chronic low back pain. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 724.2.

What is considered as chronic pain?

Pain can be acute, meaning new, subacute, lasting for a few weeks or months, and chronic, when it lasts for more than 3 months.

What is the ICD 9 code for back pain?

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 724.5 : Backache, unspecified.

What does G89 4 mean?

ICD-10 | Chronic pain syndrome (G89. 4)

What is the diagnosis for ICD-10 code r50 9?

9: Fever, unspecified.

What is ICD-10 code R52?

Table: Code
ICD10 Code (*)Code Description (*)
R52Pain, not elsewhere classified
R52.0Acute pain
R52.00Acute pain
R52.1Chronic intractable pain
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What does CPT code 64640 mean?

64640. DESTRUCTION BY NEUROLYTIC AGENT; OTHER PERIPHERAL NERVE OR BRANCH. 64999. UNLISTED PROCEDURE, NERVOUS SYSTEM.

Documentation: Key to Coding

Documentation is the key to the correct code assignment when coding these conditions. Several of the codes are similar but vary slightly. Code 338.0 describes central pain syndrome; 338.4, Chronic pain syndrome; and 338.29, Other chronic pain. These conditions are different, and code assignments are based upon physician documentation.

Pain Coding Guidelines

With the creation of the new codes, guidelines related to these codes were added to the ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, effective November 15, 2006. A thorough review of these guidelines (section I. C. 6) is important for correct code assignment.

Principal or First-Listed Diagnosis

Category 338 codes are acceptable as the principal diagnosis (or first-listed code) for reporting purposes in two instances: when the related definitive diagnosis has not been established (confirmed) or when pain control or pain management is the reason for the admission or encounter.

Use of Category 338 Codes with Pain Codes

Category 338 should be used in conjunction with site-specific pain codes (including codes from chapter 16) if category 338 codes provide additional information about the pain, such as if it is acute or chronic.

Postoperative Pain

When postoperative pain is not associated with a specific postoperative complication, it is assigned to the appropriate postoperative pain code in category 338. Postoperative pain from a complication (such as a device left in the body) is assigned to the appropriate code (s) found in chapter 17, Injury and Poisoning.

Neoplasm-Related Pain

Code 338.3 is used to classify pain related to, associated with, or due to a tumor or cancer whether primary or secondary. This code is used as the principal code when the admission or encounter is for pain control or pain management. In this case, the underlying neoplasm should be reported in addition.

What is the neoplasm pain code?

Assign code 338.3, Neoplasm related pain, for a patient that has pain that is related to, associated with, or due to cancer (either primary or secondary) or tumor regardless if the pain is acute or chronic.

What is the CPT code for a programmable pump?

According to NCCI, programmable pump analysis with or without reprogramming are components of the pump placement (62361, 62362) and therefore not reported togetherRefilling of the implantable pump can be reported with CPT codes (95990-95991)52

General Information

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Article Guidance

This article contains coding and other guidelines that complement the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Pain Management. Coding Information: Procedure codes may be subject to National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits or OPPS packaging edits.

ICD-10-CM Codes that Support Medical Necessity

The use of an ICD-10-CM code listed below does not assure coverage of a service. The service must be reasonable and necessary in the specific case and must meet the criteria specified in the attached determination.

Bill Type Codes

Contractors may specify Bill Types to help providers identify those Bill Types typically used to report this service. Absence of a Bill Type does not guarantee that the article does not apply to that Bill Type.

Revenue Codes

Contractors may specify Revenue Codes to help providers identify those Revenue Codes typically used to report this service. In most instances Revenue Codes are purely advisory. Unless specified in the article, services reported under other Revenue Codes are equally subject to this coverage determination.

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