ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for polymyalgia rheumatica
Confirmed by the official ICD-10-CM index entry “polymyalgia › rheumatica”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding polymyalgia rheumatica
The ICD-10-CM code for polymyalgia rheumatica is M35.3 (Polymyalgia rheumatica). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on M35.3.
It is also searched as PMR.
Within M35 (other systemic involvement of connective tissue), M35.3 is specifically for polymyalgia rheumatica. Related codes cover Sjogren syndrome (M35.0), other overlap syndromes (M35.1), Behcet's disease (M35.2), diffuse (eosinophilic) fasciitis (M35.4), multifocal fibrosclerosis (M35.5), relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian] (M35.6), hypermobility syndrome (M35.7), other specified systemic involvement of connective tissue (M35.8) and 1 more.
Don't report M35.3 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: polymyalgia rheumatica with giant cell arteritis (M31.5).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Related Polymyalgia rheumatica codes
- M31.5 Giant cell arteritis with polymyalgia rheumatica
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for M35.3)
- polymyalgia rheumatica with giant cell arteritis (M31.5)
Common questions about polymyalgia rheumatica ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for polymyalgia rheumatica?
- M35.3 — Polymyalgia rheumatica. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: M31.5.
What is the ICD-10 code for giant cell arteritis with polymyalgia rheumatica?
- M31.5 — Giant cell arteritis with polymyalgia rheumatica.
Is M35.3 billable?
- Yes. M35.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can M35.3 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict M35.3 as a principal diagnosis.
Is M35.3 a CC or MCC?
- No. M35.3 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.