M93.021 – Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), right hip

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Chondropathies

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M93.021

Code: M93.021 (claims format: M93021)
Description: Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), right hip
Short description: Chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable, right hip
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M91-M94 Chondropathies
Parent codes: M93 › M93.0 › M93.02

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M93 – Other osteochondropathies

Excludes2 (not included here):

osteochondrosis of spine (M42.-)

M93.0 – Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic)

Applicable to:

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)
Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE)

Use additional code:

code for associated chondrolysis (M94.3)

Block M91-M94

Excludes1 (not coded here):

postprocedural chondropathies (M96.-)

Related codes in M93.02

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M93.021?

M93.021 is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable (nontraumatic), right hip, in the block M91-M94 (Chondropathies).

Is M93.021 a billable code?

Yes. M93.021 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M93.021 belong to?

It belongs to category M93 – Other osteochondropathies.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.