Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable, unsp hip

This code describes a chronic, stable displacement of the femoral head from the femoral neck at the growth plate, occurring without a specific traumatic event. It indicates a long-standing condition where the epiphysis has gradually slipped, affecting an unspecified hip.

Use this code when documentation confirms a chronic, non-traumatic slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE or SCFE) that is stable, meaning the patient can bear weight without severe pain or further slippage. This applies when the specific hip (left or right) is not documented.

• Ensure documentation specifies "chronic" and "stable" to differentiate from acute or unstable presentations.
• Avoid using this code if the laterality (left or right hip) is clearly documented; instead, use the more specific codes for left (M93.021) or right (M93.022) hip.
• Do not use for traumatic slips; those are classified under fracture codes.