Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.6.b.3 which states: The default for post-thoracotomy and other ________ pain not specified as acute or chronic is the code for the acute form.

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According to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.6.b.3, the default for post-thoracotomy and other postoperative pain not specified as acute or chronic is the code for the acute form. Therefore, the best choice would be option C, postoperative.