Acute slipped upper femoral epiphy, unsp stability, l hip

This code signifies a non-traumatic acute slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) affecting the left hip. It indicates a sudden displacement of the femoral head from the femoral neck through the growth plate, occurring without a specific traumatic event. The stability of the slip is not specified in this particular code.

Use this code for patients presenting with acute left hip pain and radiographic evidence of SCFE, where the onset is sudden and not attributed to trauma. Documentation should clearly state "acute," "nontraumatic," and specify the "left hip" without detailing the stability of the slip.

• Differentiate between acute, chronic, and acute-on-chronic SCFE; this code is specifically for acute.
• Ensure documentation specifies "nontraumatic" to avoid confusion with traumatic hip injuries.
• If stability (stable vs. unstable) is documented, a more specific code within the M93.06 series should be used.