ICD Code R52-

ICD code R52 is used to indicate pain, unspecified. This code is applied when a patient is experiencing pain, but the exact cause or type of pain has not been specifically identified or documented.

1. Presence of acute, chronic, or intermittent pain that is not classified elsewhere

2. Pain that is not attributable to a specific underlying disease or condition after appropriate evaluation

3. Documentation of pain as a primary complaint or symptom

4. Absence of clear etiology despite diagnostic workup

5. Pain that may be described as mild, moderate, or severe

6. Pain that may be localized or generalized

7. Pain that is not associated with psychological or behavioral disorders

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R52- include:

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and Management services)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 20552, 20553 (Trigger point injections)

- 97110 (Therapeutic exercises)

- 97112 (Neuromuscular reeducation)

- 97140 (Manual therapy techniques)

- 90832–90838 (Psychotherapy services, if indicated)

- 99456 (Work-related or medical disability evaluation services)

- 20610 (Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; major joint or bursa)

- 64450 (Injection, anesthetic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch)

- 63650 (Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural)

The selection of CPT codes should be based on the specific clinical scenario and provider documentation for ICD code R52-.

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