M93.073
BillableAcute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unspecified stability (nontraumatic), unspecified hip
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the upper thighbone has both a chronic slip and a new acute slip occurring on top of it, but the specific hip is not identified. This represents a worsening of a long-standing condition.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation; attempt to clarify which hip is affected for more specific coding
- •The '07' prefix indicates 'acute on chronic' presentation; ensure documentation supports both chronic and acute components
Code Hierarchy
└M93Other osteochondropathies└M93.0Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic)└M93.07Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unspecified stability (nontraumatic)└M93.073Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unspecified stability (nontraumatic), unspecified hip
└M93.073Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unspecified stability (nontraumatic), unspecified hip