Chronic Pain Now Has Its
Own Diagnostic Code
In June, 2019 the World Health
Assembly of the WHO Approved
the 11th Version of the International
Classification of Diseases
(ICD-11). (ICD-11 Chronic Primary
Pain code— MG30.0). This
new edition including New Diagnostic
Codes for Chronic Pain.
The International Association for
the Study of Pain (IASP) had a
task force who worked closely
with the WHO to develop a new
classification system of chronic
pain for improved patient care and
research. The latest revision of its
International Classification of
Diseases, including a new classification
system for chronic pain.
The decision was made at the
World Health Assembly on 25
May 2019.
The International Pain Foundation
President, Barby Ingle serves on
the IASP Global Patient Alliance
Advisory Board. IASP is the leading
scientific organization devoted
to the study of pain. Attending the
World Congress on Pain this past
By Ken Taylor
September we were able to give
input on the ICD-11 codes.
Through a professional community
of more than 7,000 scientists,
healthcare providers, clinicians,
and policymakers from over 130
countries, IASP works to support
research, education, clinical treatment,
and better patient outcomes
for all pain conditions with the
goal of improving pain relief
worldwide. For nearly 50 years,
IASP has strived to advance its
mission while adhering to its core
values of respect, integrity, com-
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