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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •osteochondrosis of spineM42
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(7)
M93.00Unspecified slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic)
M93.01Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic)
M93.02Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable
M93.03Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable
M93.05Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable
M93.06Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unsp stability
M93.07Acute on chr slipped upper femoral epiphy, unsp stability
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
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, also report: 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.
How does M93.04 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M93.04?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M93.04 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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