M35.3 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Polymyalgia rheumatica for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for M35.3 ICD 10 code
- polymyalgia rheumatica with giant cell arteritis (M31.5)
Terms applicables to M35.3 ICD 10 code
- F - Forestier's disease (rhizomelic pseudopolyarthritis)
- P - Polymyalgia
- P - Pseudopolyarthritis, rhizomelic
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M35.3 ICD10 Code:
- M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- M30-M36 Systemic connective tissue disorders
- M35 Other systemic involvement of connective tissue
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
M35.3 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about M35.3 ICD 10 code
Polymyalgia rheumatica is a disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness in your neck, shoulders, and hips. It is most common in women and almost always occurs in people over 50. The main symptom is stiffness after resting. Other symptoms include fever, weakness and weight loss. In some cases, polymyalgia rheumatica develops overnight. In others, it is gradual.
The cause of polymyalgia rheumatica is unknown. There is no specific test for it. Your doctor will use your medical history, symptoms, and a physical exam to make the diagnosis. Lab tests for inflammation may help confirm the diagnosis.
Polymyalgia rheumatica sometimes occurs along with giant cell arteritis, a condition that causes swelling of the arteries in your head. Symptoms include headaches and blurred vision. Doctors often prescribe prednisone, a steroid medicine, for both conditions. With treatment, polymyalgia rheumatica usually disappears in a day or two. Without treatment, it usually goes away after a year or more.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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