Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for polymyalgia rheumatica includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Use ICD-10 code M35.3 for polymyalgia rheumatica, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
PMR with HLA-DR4 genotype
Use when genetic testing confirms HLA-DR4.
PMR with pigmented villonodular synovitis
Use when imaging confirms synovitis.
The ICD-10 code for polymyalgia rheumatica is M35.3, used when classic symptoms and lab results confirm the diagnosis.
Diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica involves clinical evaluation of bilateral shoulder/hip pain, morning stiffness, and elevated ESR/CRP levels.