Cancer-related Pain ICD-10-CM Codes
Read this short guide and learn about cancer-related pain ICD codes you can use. Learn more about billing and clinical information here.
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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Cancer Related Pain
There are no specific cancer-related pain ICD codes you can use for coding and billing. However, you can use G89.3 - Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic).
This code is meant to be used on patients confirmed to be dealing with pain tied to cancer/cancerous tumors. This is the only one that you can use for such cases.
However, note whether the neoplasm is malignant or benign, this ICD-10 code can be used.
Is this cancer-related pain ICD code billable?
Yes. This lone cancer-related pain ICD-10 code is valid and billable.
Clinical information
- Cancer-related pain can originate from different areas, such as the tumor pressing on bones, nerves, or organs, causing discomfort.
- This type of pain can be persistent (chronic), or it can come and go (intermittent).
- It might be mild, moderate, or severe, impacting a person's daily living activities.
- Various treatments are available for managing cancer-related pain, including medications like opioids, non-opioid drugs, and adjuvant analgesics.
- Non-drug treatments such as physical therapy, psychotherapy, or alternative methods like acupuncture can also help manage the pain.
- Patients need to communicate the severity and type of pain they're experiencing with their healthcare team to ensure effective pain management.
- Consistent pain assessment and reevaluation of management strategies are key to improving a patient's quality of life.
Synonyms include:
- Breakthrough cancer pain
- Breakthrough pain
- Chronic pain due to malignant neoplastic disease
- Neck pain due to malignant neoplastic disease
- Pain due to neoplastic disease
Commonly asked questions
Yes. It is the only one. It accounts for malignant and benign neoplasms, as well as acute and chronic pain caused by neoplasms.
Yes, assuming that doing any of these successfully removes the cancer.
Over-the-counter pain relievers should help. Other forms of therapy like physical therapy and even acupuncture can help relieve the pain.
