G89.29 — Other chronic pain

G89.29

ICD-10 Chapter 6: Nervous System — illustrative image — Chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system (G00–G99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Chronic pain in a site other than the back that persists beyond normal healing time.

Also called: other chronic pain, chronic pain.

When this code is used

Used for other chronic pain (not back pain).

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code G89.29 belongs to Chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system, which covers codes G00–G99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related symptoms

Joint pain

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code G89.29?

G89.29 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Other chronic pain”. Chronic pain in a site other than the back that persists beyond normal healing time.

When is code G89.29 used?

Used for other chronic pain (not back pain). It belongs to Chapter 6 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the nervous system).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.