M31.5 - Giant cell arteritis with polymyalgia rheumatica
ICD-10: | M31.5 |
Short Description: | Giant cell arteritis with polymyalgia rheumatica |
Long Description: | Giant cell arteritis with polymyalgia rheumatica |
Status: | Valid for Submission |
Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
Code Classification: |
M31.5 is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of giant cell arteritis with polymyalgia rheumatica. The code is valid during the fiscal year 2023 from October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Giant cell arteritis with polymyalgia rheumatica
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Temporal arteritis
Clinical Information
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica-. a syndrome in the elderly characterized by proximal joint and muscle pain, high erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and a self-limiting course. pain is usually accompanied by evidence of an inflammatory reaction. women are affected twice as commonly as men and caucasians more frequently than other groups. the condition is frequently associated with giant cell arteritis and some theories pose the possibility that the two diseases arise from a single etiology or even that they are the same entity.
- Giant Cell Arteritis-. a systemic autoimmune disorder that typically affects medium and large arteries, usually leading to occlusive granulomatous vasculitis with transmural infiltrate containing multinucleated giant cells. the temporal artery is commonly involved. this disorder appears primarily in people over the age of 50. symptoms include fever; fatigue; headache; visual impairment; pain in the jaw and tongue; and aggravation of pain by cold temperatures. (from adams et al., principles of neurology, 6th ed)
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica-. a syndrome characterized by pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the proximal muscle groups including the shoulder, pelvic girdle and the neck. there is no muscle atrophy and muscle biopsies do not reveal pathologic changes. additional signs and symptoms include low grade fever, fatigue and depression.
Index to Diseases and Injuries References
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index:
- - Arteritis - I77.6
- - giant cell NEC - M31.6
- - with polymyalgia rheumatica - M31.5
- - giant cell NEC - M31.6
- - Polymyalgia - M35.3
- - arteritica, giant cell - M31.5
- - rheumatica - M35.3
- - with giant cell arteritis - M31.5
Convert to ICD-9 Code
Source ICD-10 Code | Target ICD-9 Code | |
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M31.5 | 446.5 - Giant cell arteritis | |
Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code. |
Patient Education
Giant Cell Arteritis
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: fatigue, loss of appetite, and fever. Other symptoms include:
- Headaches
- Pain and tenderness over the temples
- Double vision or visual loss, dizziness
- Problems with coordination and balance
- Pain in your jaw and tongue
Your doctor will make the diagnosis based on your medical history, symptoms, and a physical exam. There is no specific test for giant cell arteritis, but you may have tests that measure inflammation.
Treatment is usually with corticosteroids. Early treatment is important; otherwise there is a risk of permanent vision loss or stroke. However, when properly treated, giant cell arteritis rarely comes back.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are closely linked inflammatory conditions. Polymyalgia rheumatica causes muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulders, upper arms, hip area, and sometimes the neck. Giant cell arteritis causes headaches, scalp tenderness, jaw pain, and in some cases, eye problems.[Learn More in MedlinePlus]
Code History
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)