icd 10 code for m93.001

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ICD-10-CM Code M93.001 Unspecified slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic), right hip BILLABLE | ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016 M93.001 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of unspecified slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic), right hip. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.

Unspecified slipped upper femoral epiphysis
epiphysis
The epiphysis (from Ancient Greek ἐπί (epí) 'on top of', and φύσις (phúsis) 'growth') is the rounded end of a long bone, at its joint with adjacent bone(s). Between the epiphysis and diaphysis (the long midsection of the long bone) lies the metaphysis, including the epiphyseal plate (growth plate).
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(nontraumatic), right hip
. M93. 001 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M93.

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Can I use ICD-10 M93 for reimbursement purposes?

M93 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M93 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M93 - other international versions of ICD-10 M93 may differ.

What is the ICD 10 code for slipped upper femur?

M93.001 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Unsp slipped upper femoral epiphysis, right hip. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM M93.001 became effective on October 1, 2018.

What is the new ICD-10-CM version of M93 for 2021?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M93 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M93 - other international versions of ICD-10 M93 may differ. A type 2 excludes note represents "not included here".

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The ICD code M93 is used to code Chondropathy

In medicine, chondropathy refers to a disease of the cartilage. It is frequently divided into 5 grades, with 0-2 defined as normal, and 3-4 defined as diseased.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M93.001 and a single ICD9 code, 732.2 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

When will the ICd 10-CM M93 be released?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M93 became effective on October 1, 2021.

When is the ICd 10 code for osteochondropathy effective?

The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM M93 became effective on October 1, 2020.

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