X50.3XXA — Overexertion from repetitive movements, initial encounter
Is X50.3XXA billable?
Yes — X50.3XXA is billable for FY2027. X50.3XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X50.3XXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X50.3XXA at a glance
| Code | X50.3XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Overexertion from repetitive movements, 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 X50.3XXA?
In X50.3XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for X50.3XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is X50.3XXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X50.3, the nearest indexed parent of X50.3XXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Use of hand as hammer
- Kicking › carpet stretcher with knee
- Overexertion › from › repetitive movements
Excludes2 — not included here
The conditions below are not part of X50.3XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, X50.3XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
- Overuse from prolonged static or awkward postures (X50.1)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to X50.3XXA.
- Use of hand as hammer
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from X50.3
The conditions below are not part of X50.3XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, X50.3XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
- Overuse from prolonged static or awkward postures (X50.1)
How long has X50.3XXA existed?
X50.3XXA 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.