M93.031
BillableAcute on chronic 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 worsening of a long-standing slipping of the growth plate at the top of the right thighbone in an adolescent, where the bone head remains stable in its socket.
Coding Tips
- •This code requires documentation of both chronic pre-existing SUFE and acute exacerbation; ensure both components are clearly noted
- •Verify right hip laterality and that the slip remains stable (not displaced) to confirm correct code selection
Code Hierarchy
└M93Other osteochondropathies└M93.0Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic)└M93.03Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic)└M93.031Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), right hip
└M93.031Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), right hip