X52.XXXA — Prolonged stay in weightless environment, initial encounter
Billable
Is X52.XXXA billable?
Yes — X52.XXXA is billable for FY2027. X52.XXXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X52.XXXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X52.XXXA at a glance
| Code | X52.XXXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Prolonged stay in weightless environment, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is X52.XXXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X52, the nearest indexed parent of X52.XXXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Weightlessness (causing injury) (effects of) (in spacecraft, real or simulated)
- Prolonged › stay in › weightless environment
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to X52.XXXA.
- Weightlessness in spacecraft (simulator)
How long has X52.XXXA existed?
X52.XXXA has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.