M31.5

Billable

Giant cell arteritis with polymyalgia rheumatica

M31.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Giant cell arteritis with polymyalgia rheumatica. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M31
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Giant cell arteritis is a disorder that causes inflammation of your arteries, usually in the scalp, neck, and arms. It narrows the arteries, which keeps blood from flowing well. Giant cell arteritis often occurs with another disorder called polymyalgia rheumatica . Both are more common in women than in men. They almost always affect people over the age of 50. Early symptoms of giant cell arteritis resemble the flu:…

Read more about Giant Cell Arteritis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M31.5?
M31.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Giant cell arteritis with polymyalgia rheumatica". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M31.5 a billable code?
Yes — M31.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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