Cancer-related Pain ICD-10-CM Codes

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