G89.4 — Chronic pain syndrome

G89.4

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 syndrome is persistent pain associated with significant distress, disability or psychosocial factors.

Also called: chronic pain syndrome.

When this code is used

Used for chronic pain syndrome.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code G89.4 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

Fatigue

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code G89.4?

G89.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Chronic pain syndrome”. Chronic pain syndrome is persistent pain associated with significant distress, disability or psychosocial factors.

When is code G89.4 used?

Used for chronic pain syndrome. It belongs to Chapter 6 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the nervous system).

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