ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R52 - Pain, unspecified (original) (raw)
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Pain, unspecified
ICD-10-CM Code:
R52
ICD-10 Code for:
Pain, unspecified
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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R52 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of pain, unspecified. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like R52 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
According to ICD-10-CM guidelines this code should not to be used as a principal diagnosis code when a related definitive diagnosis has been established.
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Clinical Classifications group individual ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes into broader, clinically meaningful categories. These categories help simplify complex data by organizing related conditions under common clinical themes.
They are especially useful for data analysis, reporting, and clinical decision-making. Even when diagnosis codes differ, similar conditions can be grouped together based on their clinical relevance. Each category is assigned a unique CCSR code that represents a specific clinical concept, often tied to a body system or medical specialty.
CCSR Code: SYM016
Inpatient Default: Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Outpatient Default: Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Abdominal Pain
sensation of discomfort, distress, or agony in the abdominal region.
Acute Pain
intensely discomforting, distressful, or agonizing sensation associated with trauma or disease, with well-defined location, character, and timing.
Arthralgia
pain in the joint.
Back Pain
acute or chronic pain located in the posterior regions of the thorax; lumbosacral region; or the adjacent regions.
Breakthrough Pain
acute pain that comes on rapidly despite the use of pain medication.
Cancer Pain
pain that may be caused by or related to cellular, tissue, and systemic changes that occur during neoplasm growth, tissue invasion, and metastasis.
Catastrophization
cognitive and emotional processes encompassing magnification of pain-related stimuli, feelings of helplessness, and a generally pessimistic orientation.
Causalgia
a complex regional pain syndrome characterized by burning pain and marked sensitivity to touch (hyperesthesia) in the distribution of an injured peripheral nerve. autonomic dysfunction in the form of sudomotor (i.e., sympathetic innervation to sweat glands), vasomotor, and trophic skin changes may also occur. (adams et al., principles of neurology, 6th ed, p1359)
Chest Pain
pressure, burning, or numbness in the chest.
Chromosome Painting
a technique for visualizing chromosome aberrations using fluorescently labeled dna probes which are hybridized to chromosomal dna. multiple fluorochromes may be attached to the probes. upon hybridization, this produces a multicolored, or painted, effect with a unique color at each site of hybridization. this technique may also be used to identify cross-species homology by labeling probes from one species for hybridization with chromosomes from another species.
Chronic Pain
aching sensation that persists for more than a few months. it may or may not be associated with trauma or disease, and may persist after the initial injury has healed. its localization, character, and timing are more vague than with acute pain.
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
conditions characterized by pain involving an extremity or other body region, hyperesthesia, and localized autonomic dysfunction following injury to soft tissue or nerve. the pain is usually associated with erythema; skin temperature changes, abnormal sudomotor activity (i.e., changes in sweating due to altered sympathetic innervation) or edema. the degree of pain and other manifestations is out of proportion to that expected from the inciting event. two subtypes of this condition have been described: type i; (reflex sympathetic dystrophy) and type ii; (causalgia). (from pain 1995 oct;63(1):127-33)
Cystitis, Interstitial
a condition with recurring discomfort or pain in the urinary bladder and the surrounding pelvic region without an identifiable disease. severity of pain in interstitial cystitis varies greatly and often is accompanied by increased urination frequency and urgency.
Diabetic Neuropathies
peripheral, autonomic, and cranial nerve disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus. these conditions usually result from diabetic microvascular injury involving small blood vessels that supply nerves (vasa nervorum). relatively common conditions which may be associated with diabetic neuropathy include third nerve palsy (see oculomotor nerve diseases); mononeuropathy; mononeuropathy multiplex; diabetic amyotrophy; a painful polyneuropathy; autonomic neuropathy; and thoracoabdominal neuropathy. (from adams et al., principles of neurology, 6th ed, p1325)
Dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation.
Eye Pain
a dull or sharp painful sensation associated with the outer or inner structures of the eyeball, having different causes.
Facial Neuralgia
neuralgic syndromes which feature chronic or recurrent facial pain as the primary manifestation of disease. disorders of the trigeminal and facial nerves are frequently associated with these conditions.
Facial Pain
pain in the facial region including orofacial pain and craniofacial pain. associated conditions include local inflammatory and neoplastic disorders and neuralgic syndromes involving the trigeminal, facial, and glossopharyngeal nerves. conditions which feature recurrent or persistent facial pain as the primary manifestation of disease are referred to as facial pain syndromes.
Flank Pain
pain emanating from below the ribs and above the ilium.
Headache
the symptom of pain in the cranial region. it may be an isolated benign occurrence or manifestation of a wide variety of headache disorders.
Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathies
a group of inherited disorders characterized by degeneration of dorsal root and autonomic ganglion cells, and clinically by loss of sensation and autonomic dysfunction. there are five subtypes. type i features autosomal dominant inheritance and distal sensory involvement. type ii is characterized by autosomal inheritance and distal and proximal sensory loss. type iii is dysautonomia, familial. type iv features insensitivity to pain, heat intolerance, and mental deficiency. type v is characterized by a selective loss of pain with intact light touch and vibratory sensation. (from joynt, clinical neurology, 1995, ch51, pp142-4)
Kinesiophobia
anxiety disorder of persistent and irrational fear of movement following an injury. it is related to perceived disability due to injury and catastrophizing in fear of (anticipated) pain and possibility of reinjury.
Labor Pain
pain associated with obstetric labor in childbirth. it is caused primarily by uterine contraction as well as pressure on the cervix; bladder; and the gastrointestinal tract. labor pain mostly occurs in the abdomen; the groin; and the back.
Low Back Pain
acute or chronic pain in the lumbar or sacral regions, which may be associated with musculo-ligamentous sprains and strains; intervertebral disk displacement; and other conditions.
Mastodynia
pain in the breast generally classified as cyclical (associated with menstrual periods), or noncyclical, i.e. originating from the breast or nearby muscles or joints, ranging from minor discomfort to severely incapacitating.
Musculoskeletal Pain
discomfort stemming from muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones.
Myalgia
painful sensation in the muscles.
Myofascial Pain Syndromes
muscular pain in numerous body regions that can be reproduced by pressure on trigger points, localized hardenings in skeletal muscle tissue. pain is referred to a location distant from the trigger points. a prime example is the temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome.
Neck Pain
discomfort or more intense forms of pain that are localized to the cervical region. this term generally refers to pain in the posterior or lateral regions of the neck.
Neuralgia
intense or aching pain that occurs along the course or distribution of a peripheral or cranial nerve.
Nociceptive Pain
dull or sharp aching pain caused by stimulated nociceptors due to tissue injury, inflammation or diseases. it can be divided into somatic or tissue pain and visceral pain.
Nociceptors
peripheral afferent neurons which are sensitive to injuries or pain, usually caused by extreme thermal exposures, mechanical forces, or other noxious stimuli. their cell bodies reside in the dorsal root ganglia. their peripheral terminals (nerve endings) innervate target tissues and transduce noxious stimuli via axons to the central nervous system.
Nociplastic Pain
pain originating from the disrupted function of pain-related sensory pathways in both the periphery and central nervous system (cns), leading to heightened sensitivity.
Orobanchaceae
the broom-rape plant family of the order lamiales.
Pain
an unpleasant sensation induced by noxious stimuli which are detected by nerve endings of nociceptive neurons.
Pain Clinics
facilities providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and palliative services for patients with severe chronic pain. these may be free-standing clinics or hospital-based and serve ambulatory or inpatient populations. the approach is usually multidisciplinary. these clinics are often referred to as acute pain services. (from br med bull 1991 jul;47(3):762-85)
Pain Insensitivity, Congenital
a syndrome characterized by indifference to pain despite the ability to distinguish noxious from non-noxious stimuli. absent corneal reflexes and intellectual disability may be associated. familial forms with autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant patterns of inheritance have been described. (adams et al., principles of neurology, 6th ed, p1343)
Pain Management
a form of therapy that employs a coordinated and interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those experiencing pain.
Pain Measurement
scales, questionnaires, tests, and other methods used to assess pain severity and duration in patients or experimental animals to aid in diagnosis, therapy, and physiological studies.
Pain Perception
the process by which pain is recognized and interpreted by the brain.
Pain Threshold
amount of stimulation required before the sensation of pain is experienced.
Pain, Intractable
persistent pain that is refractory to some or all forms of treatment.
Pain, Postoperative
pain during the period after surgery.
Pain, Procedural
pain associated with examination, treatment or procedures.
Pain, Referred
a type of pain that is perceived in an area away from the site where the pain arises, such as facial pain caused by lesion of the vagus nerve, or throat problem generating referred pain in the ear.
Paint
an emulsion of solid color which when spread over a surface leaves a thin decorative and or protective coating.
Paintings
works of art formed primarily by the direct application of pigments suspended in oil, water, egg yolk, molten wax, or other liquid, arranged in masses of color, onto a generally two-dimensional surface. (getty att)
Paresthesia
subjective cutaneous sensations (e.g., cold, warmth, tingling, pressure, etc.) that are experienced spontaneously in the absence of stimulation.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
a syndrome characterized by retropatellar or peripatellar pain resulting from physical and biochemical changes in the patellofemoral joint. the pain is most prominent when ascending or descending stairs, squatting, or sitting with flexed knees. there is a lack of consensus on the etiology and treatment. the syndrome is often confused with (or accompanied by) chondromalacia patellae, the latter describing a pathological condition of the cartilage and not a syndrome.
Pelvic Girdle Pain
discomfort associated with the bones that make up the pelvic girdle. it occurs frequently during pregnancy.
Pelvic Pain
pain in the pelvic region of genital and non-genital origin.
Phantom Limb
perception of painful and nonpainful phantom sensations that occur following the complete or partial loss of a limb. the majority of individuals with an amputated extremity will experience the impression that the limb is still present, and in many cases, painful. (from neurol clin 1998 nov;16(4):919-36; brain 1998 sep;121(pt 9):1603-30)
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
a syndrome characterized by severe burning pain in an extremity accompanied by sudomotor, vasomotor, and trophic changes in bone without an associated specific nerve injury. this condition is most often precipitated by trauma to soft tissue or nerve complexes. the skin over the affected region is usually erythematous and demonstrates hypersensitivity to tactile stimuli and erythema. (adams et al., principles of neurology, 6th ed, p1360; pain 1995 oct;63(1):127-33)
REM Sleep Parasomnias
abnormal behavioral or physiologic events that are associated with rem sleep, including rem sleep behavior disorder.
Shoulder Pain
unilateral or bilateral pain of the shoulder. it is often caused by physical activities such as work or sports participation, but may also be pathologic in origin.
Somatoform Disorders
disorders having the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a general medical condition but that are not fully explained by another medical condition, by the direct effects of a substance, or by another mental disorder. the medically unexplained symptoms must cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. in contrast to factitious disorders and malingering, the physical symptoms are not under voluntary control. (apa, dsm-v)
Somatosensory Disorders
disorders of sensory information received from superficial and deep regions of the body. the somatosensory system conveys neural impulses which pertain to proprioception, tactile sensation, thermal sensation, pressure sensation, and pain. peripheral nervous system diseases; spinal cord diseases; and brain diseases may be associated with impaired or abnormal somatic sensation.
Thyroiditis, Subacute
spontaneously remitting inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland, characterized by fever; muscle weakness; sore throat; severe thyroid pain; and an enlarged damaged gland containing giant cells. the disease frequently follows a viral infection.
Visceral Pain
pain originating from internal organs (viscera) associated with autonomic phenomena (pallor; sweating; nausea; and vomiting). it often becomes a referred pain.
Vulvodynia
complex pain syndrome with unknown etiology, characterized by constant or intermittent generalized vulva pain (generalized vulvodynia) or localized burning sensations in the vestibule area when pressure is applied (vestibulodynia, or vulvar vestibulitis syndrome). typically, vulvar tissue with vulvodynia appears normal without infection or skin disease. vulvodynia impacts negatively on a woman's quality of life as it interferes with sexual and daily activities.
Neoplasm Metastasis
the transfer of a neoplasm from one organ or part of the body to another remote from the primary site.
Hyperesthesia
increased sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation due to a diminished threshold or an increased response to stimuli.
Urinary Bladder
a musculomembranous sac along the urinary tract. urine flows from the kidneys into the bladder via the ureters (ureter), and is held there until urination.
Ligaments
shiny, flexible bands of fibrous tissue connecting together articular extremities of bones. they are pliant, tough, and inextensile.
Vagus Nerve
the 10th cranial nerve. the vagus is a mixed nerve which contains somatic afferents (from skin in back of the ear and the external auditory meatus), visceral afferents (from the pharynx, larynx, thorax, and abdomen), parasympathetic efferents (to the thorax and abdomen), and efferents to striated muscle (of the larynx and pharynx).
Have Breast Sensitivity or Tenderness Question|Have Breast Sensitivity or Tenderness|I have breast sensitivity/tenderness
a question about whether an individual has or had breast sensitivity or tenderness.
Have Pain, Tenderness, or Discomfort in Breast Question|Do you have pain, tenderness, or discomfort in your breast|Have Pain, Tenderness, or Discomfort in Breast
a question about whether an individual has or had pain, tenderness or discomfort in their breast.
Have Tenderness Question|Have Tenderness|Have you experienced tenderness
a question about whether an individual has or had tenderness.
Have Tenderness, Discomfort, or Pain of Skin in Treatment Area Question|Do you have any tenderness, discomfort or pain of your skin in the treatment area|Have Tenderness, Discomfort, or Pain of Skin in Treatment Area
a question about whether an individual has or had any tenderness, discomfort, or pain of the skin in the treatment area.
How Big a Problem is Breast Tenderness or Enlargement Question|Breast tenderness/enlargement|How Big a Problem is Breast Tenderness or Enlargement
a question about an individual's assessment of how big a problem breast tenderness or enlargement has been.
How Much Bothered by Tenderness in Affected Breast or Chest Area Question|How Much Bothered by Tenderness in Affected Breast or Chest Area|Tenderness in the breast or chest area
a question about how bothered an individual is by tenderness in their breast or chest area.
How Much Bothered by Tenderness in Affected Underarm, Arm, or Hand Question|How Much Bothered by Tenderness in Affected Underarm, Arm, or Hand|Tenderness in the underarm, arm or hand
a question about how bothered an individual is by tenderness in their affected underarm, arm, or hand.
How Often Experienced Tenderness in Your Breast Area Question|How Often Experienced Tenderness in Your Breast Area|Tenderness in your breast area
a question about how often an individual has experienced tenderness in their breast area.
How Often had Breast Tenderness Question|How Often had Breast Tenderness|How often have you had breast tenderness
a question about often an individual had breast tenderness.
Worst Severity Past Seven Days Breast Area Enlargement or Tenderness Question|In the past 7 days, what was the severity of your breast area enlargement or tenderness at its worst|Worst Severity Past Seven Days Breast Area Enlargement or Tenderness
a question about an individual's observation of the worst severity they have experienced related to breast area enlargement or tenderness over the past seven days.
Worst Severity Past Seven Days Breast Enlargement or Tenderness Question|In the last 7 days, what was the SEVERITY of your BREAST AREA ENLARGEMENT OR TENDERNESS at its WORST|Worst Severity Last Seven Days Breast Enlargement or Tenderness|Worst Severity Last Seven Days Breast Enlargement or Tenderness|Worst Severity Past Seven Days Breast Enlargement or Tenderness
a question about an individual's observation of the worst severity they have experienced related to breast area enlargement or tenderness in the past seven days.
Have Cramping Pain in Your Arm Question|Cramping pain in your arm|Have Cramping Pain in Your Arm
a question about whether an individual experiences or experienced cramping pain in their arm.
Have Shooting or Burning Pain in Fingers or Hands Question|Did you have shooting or burning pain in your fingers or hands|Have Shooting or Burning Pain in Fingers or Hands
a question about whether an individual has or had shooting or burning pain in their fingers or hands.
Have Shooting or Burning Pain in Toes or Feet Question|Did you have shooting or burning pain in your toes or feet|Have Shooting or Burning Pain in Toes or Feet
a question about whether an individual has or had shooting or burning pain in their toes or feet.
Have Stabbing Pain in Your Arm Question|Have Stabbing Pain in Your Arm|Stabbing pain in your arm
a question about whether an individual experiences or experienced stabbing pain in their arm.
A Little Soreness Answer|A Little Soreness|A little soreness
a response indicating that an individual has or had a little soreness.
Bothered by Sore Muscles Question|Bothered by Muscle Soreness|Bothered by Sore Muscles|Have you, during the past week, been bothered by sore muscles
a question about whether an individual is or was bothered by sore muscles.
EORTC QLQ-ANL27 - Soreness in Areas Treated|EOR30-Soreness in Areas Treated|EOR30-Soreness in Areas Treated|EOR3037
european organization for the research and treatment of cancer quality of life questionnaire - anal cancer 27 items (eortc qlq-anl27) during the past week: have you had soreness in the areas that have been treated?
EORTC QLQ-BR42 - Soreness in Mouth|EOR35-Soreness in Mouth|EOR35-Soreness in Mouth|EOR3557
european organization for the research and treatment of cancer quality of life questionnaire - breast cancer 42 items (eortc qlq-br42) during the past week: have you had soreness in your mouth?
EORTC QLQ-H and N43 Phase IV Module Version - Soreness in Mouth|EOR36-Soreness in Mouth|EOR36-Soreness in Mouth|EOR3633
european organization for the research and treatment of cancer quality of life questionnaire - head and neck cancer phase iv module version 43 items (eortc qlq-h and n43 phase iv module version) during the past week: have you had soreness in your mouth?
Extent Have Soreness in Mouth Question|Extent Have Soreness in Mouth|Extent of Soreness in Mouth|Have you had soreness in your mouth
a question about the extent to which an individual has or had soreness in their mouth.
Extreme Soreness Answer|Extreme Soreness|Extreme soreness
a response indicating that an individual has or had extreme soreness.
Feel Pain, Soreness, or Aches in Some Areas of Body Question|Feel Pain, Soreness, or Aches in Some Areas of Body|I feel pain, soreness or aches in some areas of my body
a question about whether an individual feels or felt pain, soreness, or aches in some areas of their body.
Have Vaginal Soreness Question|Have Vaginal Soreness|Soreness|Vaginal Soreness
a question about whether an individual has or had vaginal soreness.
Have Vulvar Soreness Question|Have Vulvar Soreness|Soreness|Vulvar Soreness
a question about whether an individual has or had vulvar soreness.
How Much Mouth and Throat Soreness Limits Drinking Question|How Much Mouth and Throat Soreness Limits Drinking|How much did MOUTH AND THROAT SORENESS limit drinking
a question about how much mouth and throat soreness limits or limited an individual's drinking.
How Much Mouth and Throat Soreness Limits Eating Question|How Much Mouth and Throat Soreness Limits Eating|How much did MOUTH AND THROAT SORENESS limit eating
a question about how much mouth and throat soreness limits or limited an individual's eating.
How Much Mouth and Throat Soreness Limits Sleeping Question|How Much Mouth and Throat Soreness Limits Sleeping|How much did MOUTH AND THROAT SORENESS limit sleeping
a question about how much mouth and throat soreness limits or limited an individual's sleeping.
How Much Mouth and Throat Soreness Limits Swallowing Question|How Much Mouth and Throat Soreness Limits Swallowing|How much did MOUTH AND THROAT SORENESS limit swallowing
a question about how much mouth and throat soreness limits or limited an individual's swallowing.
How Much Mouth and Throat Soreness Limits Talking Question|How Much Mouth and Throat Soreness Limits Talking|How much did MOUTH AND THROAT SORENESS limit talking
a question about how much mouth and throat soreness limits or limited an individual's talking.
How Much Mouth and Throat Soreness Limits Tooth Brushing Question|How Much Mouth and Throat Soreness Limits Tooth Brushing|How much did MOUTH AND THROAT SORENESS limit brushing your teeth
a question about how much mouth and throat soreness limits or limited an individual's tooth brushing.
How Much Mouth and Throat Soreness Question|How Much Mouth and Throat Soreness|How much MOUTH AND THROAT SORENESS did you experience in the past week
a question about the amount of mouth and throat soreness that an individual is experiencing or has experienced.
Moderate Soreness Answer|Moderate Soreness|Moderate soreness
a response indicating that an individual has or had moderate soreness.
Muscle Soreness
achiness of the muscles.
No Soreness Answer|No Soreness|No soreness
a response indicating that an individual has or had no soreness.
Overall Mouth and Throat Soreness Rating Question|On a scale from 0 to 10, how would you rate your OVERALL MOUTH AND THROAT SORENESS|Overall Mouth and Throat Soreness Rating
a question about an individual's overall rating of their mouth and throat soreness on a scale of 1 through 10.
Quite a Lot of Soreness Answer|Quite a Lot of Soreness|Quite a lot of soreness
a response indicating that an individual has or had quite a lot of soreness.
Soreness Scale|Soreness Likert Scale
soreness likert scale
Soreness Score 0|0 - No soreness
a response of 0 on a soreness scale that ranges from 0: no soreness to 10: worst possible soreness.
Soreness Score 1|1
a response of 1 on a soreness scale that ranges from 0: no soreness to 10: worst possible soreness.
Soreness Score 10|10 - Worst possible soreness
a response of 10 on a soreness scale that ranges from 0: no soreness to 10: worst possible soreness.
Soreness Score 2|2
a response of 2 on a soreness scale that ranges from 0: no soreness to 10: worst possible soreness.
Soreness Score 3|3
a response of 3 on a soreness scale that ranges from 0: no soreness to 10: worst possible soreness.
Soreness Score 4|4
a response of 4 on a soreness scale that ranges from 0: no soreness to 10: worst possible soreness.
Soreness Score 5|5
a response of 5 on a soreness scale that ranges from 0: no soreness to 10: worst possible soreness.
Soreness Score 6|6
a response of 6 on a soreness scale that ranges from 0: no soreness to 10: worst possible soreness.
Soreness Score 7|7
a response of 7 on a soreness scale that ranges from 0: no soreness to 10: worst possible soreness.
Soreness Score 8|8
a response of 8 on a soreness scale that ranges from 0: no soreness to 10: worst possible soreness.
Soreness Score 9|9
a response of 9 on a soreness scale that ranges from 0: no soreness to 10: worst possible soreness.
How Often Experienced Sharp Pains in Your Breast Area Question|How Often Experienced Sharp Pains in Your Breast Area|Sharp pains in your breast area
a question about how often an individual has experienced sharp pains in their breast area.
EPIC-CP - Hot Flashes or Breast Tenderness|EPIC2-Problem Hot Flash/Breast Tender|EPIC2-Problem Hot Flash/Breast Tender|EPIC210A
expanded prostate cancer index composite for clinical practice (epic-cp) how big a problem, if any, has each of the following been for you? hot flashes or breast tenderness/enlargement.
FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - Bothered by Mouth Sores/Tenderness|FSIL-Bothered by Mouth Sores/Tenderness|FSIL-Bothered by Mouth Sores/Tenderness|FSIL0003
functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) i am bothered by mouth sores or tenderness.
FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - Have Breast Sensitivity/Tenderness|FSIL-Have Breast Sensitivity/Tenderness|FSIL-Have Breast Sensitivity/Tenderness|FSIL0312
functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) i have breast sensitivity/tenderness.
FIQR - Tenderness to Touch|FIQR01-Tenderness to Touch|FIQR01-Tenderness to Touch|FIQR0119
revised fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (fiqr) please rate your level of tenderness to touch.
Have Breast Sensitivity or Tenderness|I have breast sensitivity/tenderness
a question about whether an individual has or had breast sensitivity or tenderness.
Have Pain, Tenderness, or Discomfort in Breast|Do you have pain, tenderness, or discomfort in your breast
a question about whether an individual has or had pain, tenderness or discomfort in their breast.
Have Tenderness, Discomfort, or Pain of Skin in Treatment Area|Do you have any tenderness, discomfort or pain of your skin in the treatment area
a question about whether an individual has or had any tenderness, discomfort, or pain of the skin in the treatment area.
Have Tenderness|Have you experienced tenderness
a question about whether an individual has or had tenderness.
How Big a Problem is Breast Tenderness or Enlargement|Breast tenderness/enlargement
a question about an individual's assessment of how big a problem breast tenderness or enlargement has been.
How Much Bothered by Tenderness in Affected Breast or Chest Area|Tenderness in the breast or chest area
a question about how bothered an individual is by tenderness in their breast or chest area.
How Much Bothered by Tenderness in Affected Underarm, Arm, or Hand|Tenderness in the underarm, arm or hand
a question about how bothered an individual is by tenderness in their affected underarm, arm, or hand.
How Often Experienced Tenderness in Your Breast Area|Tenderness in your breast area
a question about how often an individual has experienced tenderness in their breast area.
How Often had Breast Tenderness|How often have you had breast tenderness
a question about often an individual had breast tenderness.
Motion Tenderness Indicator|MTENDIND
an indication as to whether there are symptoms of motion tenderness.
PRO-CTCAE V1.0 - Breast Swelling&Tenderness Severity|PT01-Breast Swelling&Tenderness Severity|PT01-Breast Swelling&Tenderness Severity|PT01072A
patient-reported outcomes version of the common terminology criteria for adverse events item library version 1.0 (pro-ctcae v1.0) in the last 7 days, what was the severity of your breast area enlargement or tenderness at its worst?
SIQR - Tenderness to Touch|SIQR01-Tenderness to Touch|SIQR01-Tenderness to Touch|SIQR0119
symptom impact questionnaire (siqr) please rate your level of tenderness to touch.
Tenderness
discomfort elicited through touch or pressure.
Tenderness Indicator|TNDRIND|TNDRIND
an indicator as to whether the subject has symptoms of tenderness.
Worst Severity Past Seven Days Breast Area Enlargement or Tenderness|In the past 7 days, what was the severity of your breast area enlargement or tenderness at its worst
a question about an individual's observation of the worst severity they have experienced related to breast area enlargement or tenderness over the past seven days.
Worst Severity Past Seven Days Breast Enlargement or Tenderness|In the last 7 days, what was the SEVERITY of your BREAST AREA ENLARGEMENT OR TENDERNESS at its WORST|Worst Severity Last Seven Days Breast Enlargement or Tenderness|Worst Severity Last Seven Days Breast Enlargement or Tenderness
a question about an individual's observation of the worst severity they have experienced related to breast area enlargement or tenderness in the past seven days.
Cramping Pain
a sense of discomfort or distress that is spasmodic or clenching.
Have Cramping Pain in Your Arm|Cramping pain in your arm
a question about whether an individual experiences or experienced cramping pain in their arm.
SF-MPQ-2 - Cramping Pain|SFMP2-Cramping Pain|SFMP2-Cramping Pain|SFMP205
short-form mcgill pain questionnaire-2 (short form mpq) cramping pain.
SF-MPQ-2 - Splitting Pain|SFMP2-Splitting Pain|SFMP2-Splitting Pain|SFMP211
short-form mcgill pain questionnaire-2 (short form mpq) splitting pain.
Splitting Pain
an intense sensation of discomfort or distress that feels like being cut apart.
Crushing Pain
a sense of discomfort or distress that is squeezing or excessively compressing.
Burning Chest Pain|Burning Pain
the sensation of chest pain described as an intense discomfort, similar to that experience as a result of a thermal burn, distinct from sharp, stabbing or aching, often related to nerves; sometimes used to describe gastric or esophageal pain.
Burning Pain
a sensation of intensely hot or searing discomfort.
Have Shooting or Burning Pain in Fingers or Hands|Did you have shooting or burning pain in your fingers or hands
a question about whether an individual has or had shooting or burning pain in their fingers or hands.
Have Shooting or Burning Pain in Toes or Feet|Did you have shooting or burning pain in your toes or feet
a question about whether an individual has or had shooting or burning pain in their toes or feet.
MNSI - Burning Pain Legs/Feet|MNSI1-Ever Have Burning Pain Legs/Feet|MNSI1-Ever Have Burning Pain Legs/Feet|MNSI102
michigan neuropathy screening instrument (mnsi) history; do you ever have any burning pain in your legs and/or feet?
SF-MPQ-2 - Hot-burning Pain|SFMP2-Hot-burning Pain|SFMP2-Hot-burning Pain|SFMP207
short-form mcgill pain questionnaire-2 (short form mpq) hot-burning pain.
Pain Crisis
an event in which the patient reports pain that is severe, uncontrolled, and causing distress for the patient, family members, or both.
SF-MPQ-2 - Shooting Pain|SFMP2-Shooting Pain|SFMP2-Shooting Pain|SFMP202
short-form mcgill pain questionnaire-2 (short form mpq) shooting pain.
Shooting Pain
an intense sensation of discomfort or distress that radiates from one location to another sharply.
Have Stabbing Pain in Your Arm|Stabbing pain in your arm
a question about whether an individual experiences or experienced stabbing pain in their arm.
SF-MPQ-2 - Stabbing Pain|SFMP2-Stabbing Pain|SFMP2-Stabbing Pain|SFMP203
short-form mcgill pain questionnaire-2 (short form mpq) stabbing pain.
Stabbing Pain
an intense sensation of discomfort or distress that is sharp and feels as though a knife has penetrated an anatomical location.
Bothered by Sore Muscles|Bothered by Muscle Soreness|Have you, during the past week, been bothered by sore muscles
a question about whether an individual is or was bothered by sore muscles.
Extent Have Soreness in Mouth|Extent of Soreness in Mouth|Have you had soreness in your mouth
a question about the extent to which an individual has or had soreness in their mouth.
FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - Pain/Soreness/Aches in Some Muscles|FSIL-Pain/Soreness/Aches in Some Muscles|FSIL-Pain/Soreness/Aches in Some Muscles|FSIL0420
functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) i feel pain, soreness or aches in some of my muscles.
Feel Pain, Soreness, or Aches in Some Areas of Body|I feel pain, soreness or aches in some areas of my body
a question about whether an individual feels or felt pain, soreness, or aches in some areas of their body.
Have Vaginal Soreness|Soreness|Vaginal Soreness
a question about whether an individual has or had vaginal soreness.
Have Vulvar Soreness|Soreness|Vulvar Soreness
a question about whether an individual has or had vulvar soreness.
KDQOL-36 Version 1 - Bothered by Soreness in Muscles|KDQ1-Bothered by Soreness in Muscles|KDQ1-Bothered by Soreness in Muscles|KDQ117
kidney disease and quality of life-36 version 1 (kdqol-36 version 1) during the past 4 weeks, to what extent were you bothered by each of the following: soreness in your muscles?
PHQ Screener Version - Muscle Tension|PHQ03-Muscle Tension/Aches/Soreness|PHQ03-Muscle Tension/Aches/Soreness|PHQ0305D
patient health questionnaire screener version (phq screener version) over the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by muscle tension, aches, or soreness?
Pregnancy Related Breast Soreness|Pregnancy Breast Soreness
the tenderness of the breasts during pregnancy due to changes in the hormonal levels and increased breast tissue growth.
Soreness
a dull achy pain.
Dull Chest Pain|Dull Pain
the sensation of chest pain described as a mild or blunted discomfort.
Dull Pain
a sensation of discomfort or distress that is non-specific or without clear boundaries.
How Often Experienced Sharp Pains in Your Breast Area|Sharp pains in your breast area
a question about how often an individual has experienced sharp pains in their breast area.
SF-MPQ-2 - Sharp Pain|SFMP2-Sharp Pain|SFMP2-Sharp Pain|SFMP204
short-form mcgill pain questionnaire-2 (short form mpq) sharp pain.
Sharp Chest Pain|Sharp Pain
the sensation of chest pain described as a stabbing feeling.
Sharp Pain
a sensation of discomfort or distress that is distinct and intensely focused.
Radiating Pain
a sensation of discomfort or distress that spreads from one anatomic location to another.
Breast Swelling and Tenderness, PRO-CTCAE|Breast Inflammation, PRO-CTCAE|Breast swelling and tenderness|PRO-CTCAE, Breast Swelling and Tenderness
breast inflammation as recorded on the pro-ctcae questionnaire.
The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.
Inclusion Terms
- Acute pain NOS
- Generalized pain NOS
- Pain NOS
Type 1 Excludes
- acute and chronic pain, not elsewhere classified G89
- localized pain, unspecified type - code to pain by site, such as:
- abdomen pain R10
- back pain M54.9
- breast pain N64.4
- chest pain R07.1 R07.9
- ear pain H92.0
- eye pain H57.1
- headache R51.9
- joint pain M25.5
- limb pain M79.6
- lumbar region pain M54.5
- pelvic and perineal pain R10.2
- shoulder pain M25.51
- spine pain M54
- throat pain R07.0
- tongue pain K14.6
- tooth pain K08.8
- renal colic N23
- pain disorders exclusively related to psychological factors F45.41
The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).
- - Pain (s) - See Also: Painful; - R52
- - acute - R52
- - generalized NOS - R52
References found for this diagnosis code in the External Cause of Injuries Index:
- Pain(s)
- Pain(s)
- acute
- Pain(s)
- generalized NOS
Below are the ICD-9 codes that most closely match this ICD-10 code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10 to ICD-9 crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.
ICD-9-CM: 338.19
Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means this ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option, but it may not fully capture the original diagnosis or clinical intent.
ICD-9-CM: 780.96
Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means this ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option, but it may not fully capture the original diagnosis or clinical intent.
Pain
What is pain?
Pain is a signal in your nervous system that something may be wrong. It is an unpleasant feeling, such as a prick, tingle, sting, burn, or ache. Each person feels pain differently, even if the reason for the pain is the same. Pain may be sharp or dull. It may be mild or severe. Pain may come and go, or it may be constant. You may feel pain in one area of your body, such as your back, abdomen, chest, or pelvis, or you may feel it all over.
Pain can help alert you that there is a problem. If you never felt pain, you might seriously hurt yourself without knowing it, or you might not realize you have a medical problem that needs treatment. Finding out what's causing your pain will help your health care provider determine the best way to manage or treat it.
What are the types of pain?
Patterns and types of pain are named based on how long and how often you have pain. These include:
- Acute pain usually happens suddenly because of a disease, injury, or inflammation (irritation, redness, and/or swelling). This type of pain is often sharp and acts as a warning that something is wrong. It usually goes away when the cause is treated or healed, though sometimes it can turn into chronic pain. Some examples of causes of acute pain include broken bones or dental issues.
- Chronic pain lasts for longer than three months or the time in which you should have healed. It can affect all aspects of daily life, including your mood and relationships. Some conditions that might cause chronic pain include arthritis or back problems.
- Episodic pain can happen from time to time and may occur with long-term medical conditions. Some conditions that might cause episodic pain include sickle cell disease or chronic migraines.
Pain may also be categorized by what is likely to be the cause of the pain. Pain may be described as nociceptive (caused by tissue damage or inflammation), neuropathic (caused by nerve damage), or nociplastic (caused by changes in how your nervous system processes pain).
What causes pain?
Understanding what causes pain and why people feel it differently may be difficult. Often, it's easier to find the cause of acute pain due to an injury than the cause of chronic pain, or you may have an ongoing cause of pain, such as cancer.
In some cases, there is no clear cause. Environmental factors and psychological factors such as stress and beliefs about pain may affect the way you feel pain and respond to treatment.
How is pain diagnosed?
You are the only one who knows how your pain feels. Your provider can best measure your pain by how you report it. They may ask you:
- Where is the pain in your body?
- How long have you had the pain?
- How does the pain feel, such as stinging, burning, or sharp?
- How often do you have pain?
- When do you feel pain, such as in the morning, evening, or all the time?
- What relieves the pain?
- How does pain affect your daily life?
- Is the pain mild, moderate, or severe?
- To rate the pain on a scale.
If the cause of your pain is unknown, your provider may also do a physical exam and order blood tests or other medical tests to help find the cause.
What are the treatments for pain?
Pain is not always curable, but there are many ways to manage and treat it. Treatment depends on the cause and type of pain. Treatments may include medicines, such as pain relievers. There are also non-drug treatments, such as acupuncture, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery.
Depending on the cause of your pain and your symptoms, your provider may recommend lifestyle changes. These may include suggestions for:
- Eating a healthy diet
- Adding exercise
- Losing weight
- Managing stress
- Improving mental health
NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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