Acute slipped upper femoral epiphysis, stable, bi hips

This code describes a condition where the growth plate (epiphysis) of the femoral head slips off the neck of the femur in both hips, occurring gradually without a significant injury. It is considered "stable" because the patient can bear weight, albeit often with pain. This condition typically affects adolescents during growth spurts.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of acute, nontraumatic, stable slipped capital femoral epiphysis affecting both the left and right hips. Supporting documentation would include imaging reports (X-rays, MRI) confirming bilateral epiphyseal displacement and clinical notes describing the acute onset of symptoms and the patient's ability to ambulate.

• Ensure documentation specifies "bilateral" involvement; otherwise, use unilateral codes.
• Verify the "stable" versus "unstable" classification, as separate codes exist for unstable slips.
• Distinguish from traumatic slips, which would be coded differently.