ICD-10-CM Code M93.0
Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic)
NON-BILLABLE
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ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016
Non-Billable Code
Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail.ICD Code M93.0 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the four child codes of M93.0 that describes the diagnosis 'slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic)' in more detail.
- M93.0 Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic) NON-BILLABLE
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Coding Notes for M93.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Additional Code Note:
Use Additional Code
Use Additional Code note means a second code must be used in conjunction with this code. Codes with this note are Etiology codes and must be followed by a Manifestation code or codes. - Code for associated chondrolysis See code M94.3
Parent Code: M93 - Other osteochondropathies