2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M93.022Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), left hip

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M91-M94›M93

ICD-10-CM M93.022
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M93.022 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), left hip. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 553 through 554. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified bone disease and musculoskeletal deformities.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M93.022
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), left hip
Short Description
Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable, left hip
Parent Code
M93.02
Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic)

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM91-M94Chondropathies
CategoryM93Other osteochondropathies
This CodeM93.022Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), left hip

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS028
Other specified bone disease and musculoskeletal deformities
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Hip Injuries and Disorders

Your hip is the joint where your femur (thigh bone) meets your pelvis (hip bone). There are two main parts: a ball at the end of the femur, which fits in a socket in the pelvis. Your hip is known as a ball-and-socket joint. This is because you have a ball at the end of your femur, and it fits into a socket in your pelvis.

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Convert M93.022 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
732.2 Femoral epiphysiolysis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2022No changes
FY 2023RevisedCode revised
FY 2024–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M93.022Overview

Is M93.022 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), left hip on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M93.022 group to?

When chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), left hip is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 553, 554, with relative weights from 0.8301 to 1.2963 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M93.022?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), left hip converts to ICD-9-CM 732.2 (femoral epiphysiolysis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

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.