Unspecified slipped upper femoral epiphysis, bilateral hips

This code signifies a non-traumatic displacement of the femoral head from the femoral neck at the epiphyseal plate, affecting both hips. It indicates that the specific type or severity of the slip (e.g., stable vs. unstable, acute vs. chronic) is not documented. This condition typically occurs in adolescents during periods of rapid growth.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a bilateral slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) without an identified traumatic cause, and further details regarding the nature of the slip are absent. It is appropriate for initial encounters or when the physician has not yet specified the stability, chronicity, or grade of the bilateral slips.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "bilateral" involvement; otherwise, use a unilateral code.
• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies the type of slip (e.g., stable, unstable, acute, chronic) or the grade (e.g., mild, moderate, severe); instead, select a more specific code.
• Always review the medical record for any mention of trauma as the cause; if present, a traumatic SUFE code would be more appropriate.