G89 vs K14.6
G89 (Pain, not elsewhere classified) compared with K14.6 (Glossodynia), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. G89 carries an Excludes2 note covering K14.6: “tongue pain (K14.6)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| G89Pain, not elsewhere classified | K14.6Glossodynia | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | G00-G99 — Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Pain, not elsewhere classified is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (G89). | Glossodynia is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K14.6). |
| Includes | — | Glossopyrosis Painful tongue |
| Use additional code | — | code to identify: alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources