M93.044
BillableAcute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic), bilateral hips
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the growth plate at the top of the thighbone slips out of place on both sides in a young person, causing instability and bilateral hip pain.
Coding Tips
- •This code indicates bilateral involvement; ensure documentation clearly states both hips are affected
- •Consider whether separate codes for each side might be more appropriate depending on payer guidelines
Code Hierarchy
└M93Other osteochondropathies└M93.0Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic)└M93.04Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic)└M93.044Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic), bilateral hips
└M93.044Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic), bilateral hips