2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X50Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements
X50 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as X50.0XXA, X50.0XXD, X50.0XXS, and X50.1XXA.
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Specific Coding for Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movementsOverview
Non-specific codes like X50 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X50
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About X50Overview
Is X50 (Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements need a more specific code from this category, such as X50.0XXA, X50.0XXD, and X50.0XXS.
