2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M93.024Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), bilateral hips

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M91-M94›M93

ICD-10-CM M93.024
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M93.024 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), bilateral hips. 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
M93.024
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), bilateral hips
Short Description
Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable, bi hips
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 CodeM93.024Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), bilateral hips

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

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement M93.024 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • M93.021 - Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, right hip
  • M93.021 - Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable, right hip
  • M93.022 - Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, left hip
  • M93.022 - Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable, left hip
FY 2023AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2022.
FY 2024–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M93.024Overview

Is M93.024 a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does M93.024 group to?

When chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), bilateral hips 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.

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.