Unsp slipped upper femoral epiphysis, right hip

This code signifies a non-traumatic displacement of the femoral head from the femoral neck at the growth plate in the right hip. This condition, often seen in adolescents, involves the epiphysis slipping posteriorly and inferiorly relative to the metaphysis. The "unspecified" nature indicates that the specific type or severity of the slip is not documented.

This code is appropriate when documentation indicates a diagnosis of slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE or SCFE) affecting the right hip, and the cause is explicitly stated as non-traumatic. It should be used when the medical record does not specify whether the slip is stable, unstable, acute, chronic, or acute-on-chronic. Documentation supporting its use would include imaging reports (e.g., X-rays) confirming the epiphyseal displacement and a physician's diagnostic statement.

• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies a traumatic cause; instead, refer to codes in the S79 category.
• Avoid this code if the type of slip (e.g., stable, unstable, acute, chronic) is clearly documented; use more specific codes within the M93.0 subcategory.
• Always confirm laterality (right vs. left) from the documentation to ensure accurate coding.