Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M93.053 is the diagnosis code for Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic), unspecified hip. This code falls under the section "Chondropathies" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M93.053 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M93.053 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M93.053 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic), unspecified hip". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M93.053 is M93.05 ("Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic)"). M93.053 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M93.053 is located in Section M91-M94 — "Chondropathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M93.053 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic), unspecified hip" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Acute on chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis, unstable (nontraumatic), unspecified hip is M93.053.
Yes, M93.053 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M93.053 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M93.053 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.