M93.04
Non-billableAcute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable
Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic)
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- postprocedural chondropathies (M96.-)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
- osteochondrosis of spine (M42.-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code for associated chondrolysis (M94.3)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable?
The ICD-10-CM code for acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable is M93.04. The full clinical description is "Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic)". M93.04 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M93.04 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M93.04 represents "Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic)". It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M93.04 a billable code?
No, M93.04 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under M93.04.
What chapter is M93.04 in?
M93.04 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M93.04?
M93.04 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: postprocedural chondropathies (M96.-).
What are the subcategories under M93.04?
M93.04 has 4 child codes, including: M93.041 (Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable, right hip), M93.042 (Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable, left hip), M93.043 (Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable, unsp hip), M93.044 (Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable, bi hips).
Are additional codes required with M93.04?
Yes, when using M93.04 you should also code: code for associated chondrolysis (M94.3).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M93.04?
M93.04 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5675072. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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