Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable, left hip

This code describes a condition where the growth plate (epiphysis) at the top of the left femur slips backward and downward from the femoral neck. This specific diagnosis indicates an acute onset, is stable (meaning the patient can bear weight), and is not caused by trauma.

Apply this code when documentation confirms an acute, non-traumatic, stable slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) affecting the left hip. This typically presents with hip, groin, thigh, or knee pain and a characteristic limp in an adolescent, often without a clear history of injury.

• Differentiate between acute, chronic, and acute-on-chronic SCFE based on symptom duration and severity.
• Ensure laterality (left hip) is clearly documented.
• Confirm the "stable" (weight-bearing) and "nontraumatic" aspects are explicitly stated or clearly implied by the clinical context.