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mCode Elixhauser Rheumatoid Arthritis and Collagen Vascular Disease Value Set
Rheumatologic Disorder
Syndrome
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.
C0032533
C85018
Disease or Syndrome
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica
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