Chest Pain ICD-10 Codes
All ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for chest pain
Chest pain is one of the top reasons for emergency department visits. ICD-10-CM distinguishes between chest pain on breathing (R07.1), precordial pain (R07.2), other chest pain (R07.89), and unspecified chest pain (R07.9). Angina pectoris uses I20 codes from the circulatory chapter.
Total Codes
17
Billable Codes
13
Categories
2
Primary Code Categories
These are the top-level ICD-10-CM categories for chest pain. Click any code to see all specific subcodes.
Billable/Specific Codes (13)
These are the specific, billable ICD-10-CM codes that can be used on medical claims for chest pain.
I20.0Unstable angina
I20.1Angina pectoris with documented spasm
I20.2Refractory angina pectoris
I20.81Angina pectoris with coronary microvascular dysfunction
I20.89Other forms of angina pectoris
I20.9Angina pectoris, unspecified
R07.0Pain in throat
R07.1Chest pain on breathing
R07.2Precordial pain
R07.81Pleurodynia
R07.82Intercostal pain
R07.89Other chest pain
R07.9Chest pain, unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for chest pain?
The primary ICD-10-CM codes for chest pain are R07.9, R07.89, R07.1. There are 17 total codes related to chest pain, of which 13 are billable/specific codes that can be used on medical claims.
How many ICD-10 codes are there for chest pain?
There are 17 ICD-10-CM codes related to chest pain. Of these, 13 are billable/specific codes. The remaining codes are non-billable header categories used to organize the specific codes underneath them.
Which chest pain ICD-10 code should I use for billing?
The most commonly used billable codes for chest pain include: I20.0 (Unstable angina); I20.1 (Angina pectoris with documented spasm); I20.2 (Refractory angina pectoris). The correct code depends on the specific clinical presentation. Always code to the highest level of specificity supported by the clinical documentation.
Is R07.9 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, R07.9 (Chest pain, unspecified) is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used on medical claims.
What are other names for chest pain in ICD-10?
Chest Pain may also be referred to as: chest pain, angina, precordial pain, chest tightness, chest wall pain. The same ICD-10-CM codes apply regardless of which term is used in the clinical documentation.
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