X50.0XXA — Overexertion from strenuous movement or load, initial encounter
Is X50.0XXA billable?
Yes — X50.0XXA is billable for FY2027. X50.0XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X50.0XXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X50.0XXA at a glance
| Code | X50.0XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Overexertion from strenuous movement or load, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in X50.0XXA?
In X50.0XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for X50.0XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is X50.0XXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X50.0, the nearest indexed parent of X50.0XXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Lifting › heavy objects
- Lifting › weights
- Overexertion › from › strenuous movement or load
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to X50.0XXA.
- Lifting heavy objects
- Lifting weights
How long has X50.0XXA existed?
X50.0XXA first appears in FY2018 (FY2017 is not available, so it may have appeared then).
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.