2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M93.072
Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unspecified stability (nontraumatic), left hip
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- M93.072
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Acute on chr slip upper fem epiphy, unsp stability, l hip
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
- Chronic
- Code Navigator:
M93.072 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unspecified stability (nontraumatic), left hip. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like M93.072 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
Clinical Classification
Clinical Category is Other specified bone disease and musculoskeletal deformities
- CCSR Category Code: MUS028
- Inpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
- Outpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Replacement Code
M93072 replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-CM code(s):
- M93.032 - Acute on chr slipped upper femoral epiphy, stable, l hip
- M93.032 - Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, left hip
Code History
- FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
- FY 2023 - Code Added, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
Footnotes
[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:
- The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
- The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.