2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M93.071Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unspecified stability (nontraumatic), right hip

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M91-M94›M93

ICD-10-CM M93.071
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M93.071 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unspecified stability (nontraumatic), right 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
M93.071
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unspecified stability (nontraumatic), right hip
Short Description
Acute on chr slip upper fem epiphy, unsp stability, r hip
Parent Code
M93.07
Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unspecified stability (nontraumatic)

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM91-M94Chondropathies
CategoryM93Other osteochondropathies
This CodeM93.071Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unspecified stability (nontraumatic), right 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

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement M93.071 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • M93.031 - Acute on chr slipped upper femoral epiphy, stable, r hip
  • M93.031 - Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, right 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 M93.071Overview

Is M93.071 a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does M93.071 group to?

When acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unspecified stability (nontraumatic), right 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.

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.