M93.05
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic)
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
📋 Code Instructions
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Child Codes (4)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code M93.05 represents acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic). This code falls under the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 4 more specific child codes under M93.05.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code M93.05?
ICD-10-CM code M93.05 is "Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic)". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
Is M93.05 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, M93.05 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Can M93.05 be coded with other codes?
M93.05 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in M93.0
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)