Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable, right hip

This code signifies a chronic, stable displacement of the femoral head (epiphysis) from the femoral neck at the growth plate in the right hip, occurring without acute trauma. This condition, also known as Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE), typically affects adolescents and is characterized by a gradual onset of hip, groin, or knee pain and a limp.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a chronic, stable, and nontraumatic slipped upper femoral epiphysis affecting the patient's right hip. This diagnosis is often supported by imaging studies (e.g., X-rays) showing the characteristic posterior and inferior displacement of the femoral head.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "chronic" and "stable" to differentiate from acute or unstable presentations.
• Verify laterality; this code is specific to the right hip.
• Distinguish from traumatic hip injuries or other forms of hip displacement, which would use different codes.