2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X50Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›X50›X50

ICD-10-CM X50
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
X50
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements
Short Description
Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
X50
Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionX50Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements
CategoryX50Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements
This CodeX50Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements

Specific Coding for Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movementsOverview

Non-specific codes like X50 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • X50.0 for Overexertion from strenuous movement or load

  • X50.1 for Overexertion from prolonged static or awkward postures

  • X50.3 for Overexertion from repetitive movements

  • X50.9 for Other and unspecified overexertion or strenuous movements or postures

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to X50: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 20. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 20 (V00-Y99) External causes of morbidity and mortality applies to 7,461 codes
  • This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

7th Character

Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X50
Values for category X50 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2019AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2018.
FY 2020–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About X50Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements?

X50 is the ICD-10-CM category for overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.