M35.3
BillablePolymyalgia rheumatica
M35.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Polymyalgia rheumatica. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHPolymyalgia 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.…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •polymyalgia rheumatica with giant cell arteritis (M31.5)
Medications indicated for this condition
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Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M35.3?
- M35.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Polymyalgia rheumatica". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M35.3 a billable code?
- Yes — M35.3 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from M35.3?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): polymyalgia rheumatica with giant cell arteritis (M31.5).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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