Acute slipped upper fem epiphy, unsp stability, unsp hip

This code describes a sudden displacement of the femoral head from the femoral neck through the growth plate, occurring without a specific traumatic event, and affecting an unspecified hip. It represents an acute, non-traumatic slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) where the stability of the slip is not documented.

Use this code for patients presenting with acute hip pain and limping, particularly adolescents, where imaging confirms a slipped upper femoral epiphysis and the cause is determined to be non-traumatic. Documentation should clearly state "acute," "non-traumatic," and that the stability (stable vs. unstable) is not specified.

• Differentiate from chronic SCFE (M93.07-) and acute on chronic SCFE (M93.05-).
• Ensure documentation specifies "nontraumatic" to avoid codes for traumatic epiphyseal separation.
• If stability (stable or unstable) is documented, use the more specific codes (M93.01- or M93.02-).