X50Header code — not billable
Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- X50
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category X50
X50.0Overexertion from strenuous movement or loadX50.0XXAOverexertion from strenuous movement or load, initYesX50.0XXDOverexertion from strenuous movement or load, subsYesX50.0XXSOverexertion from strenuous movement or load, sequelaYesX50.1Overexertion from prolonged static or awkward posturesX50.1XXAOverexertion from prolonged static or awkward postures, initYesX50.1XXDOverexertion from prolonged static or awkward postures, subsYesX50.1XXSOverexertion from prolonged static or awkward postures, sqlaYesX50.3Overexertion from repetitive movementsX50.3XXAOverexertion from repetitive movements, initial encounterYesX50.3XXDOverexertion from repetitive movements, subsequent encounterYesX50.3XXSOverexertion from repetitive movements, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code X50?
X50 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements.
Is X50 a billable code?
No. X50 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is X50 in?
X50 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did X50 become effective?
X50 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to X50?
X50 belongs to category X50, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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