M93.011
BillableAcute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), right hip
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A sudden slip of the upper thighbone growth plate in a child's right hip that is stable and not caused by trauma, requiring prompt medical attention.
Coding Tips
- •The '011' indicates acute onset and stable status on the right hip
- •Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis may require urgent orthopedic evaluation and intervention
Code Hierarchy
└M93Other osteochondropathies└M93.0Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic)└M93.01Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic)└M93.011Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), right hip
└M93.011Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), right hip