M93.0

Header — not billable

Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic)

The ICD-10 code for slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic) is M93.0.

M93.0 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 8 more specific codes below.

Clinical notes

Also known as

Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)
Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE)

Use additional code

This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.

code for associated chondrolysis (M94.3)

Documentation support

General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.

•This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
•If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
•As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.

Child codes under M93.0

Related codes in this category

M93.1Kienböck's disease of adults
M93.2Osteochondritis dissecansnon-billable header
M93.8Other specified osteochondropathiesnon-billable header
M93.9Osteochondropathy, unspecifiednon-billable header
M93.0Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic)non-billable header