M93.012
BillableAcute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), left 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 left hip that is stable and not caused by trauma, requiring prompt medical attention.
Coding Tips
- •The '012' indicates acute onset and stable status on the left hip
- •Distinguish between stable and unstable slips; unstable slips use different codes (M93.02x)
Code Hierarchy
└M93Other osteochondropathies└M93.0Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic)└M93.01Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic)└M93.012Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), left hip
└M93.012Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), left hip