1. X50 Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements

    The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X50

    • A - initial encounter
    • D - subsequent encounter
    • S - sequela
    1. X50.0 Overexertion from strenuous movement or load

      Inclusion term(s):

      • Lifting heavy objects
      • Lifting weights
    2. X50.1 Overexertion from prolonged static or awkward postures

      Inclusion term(s):

      • Prolonged bending
      • Prolonged kneeling
      • Prolonged reaching
      • Prolonged sitting
      • Prolonged standing
      • Prolonged twisting
      • Static bending
      • Static kneeling
      • Static reaching
      • Static sitting
      • Static standing
      • Static twisting
    3. X50.3 Overexertion from repetitive movements

      Inclusion term(s):

      • Use of hand as hammer
    4. X50.9 Other and unspecified overexertion or strenuous movements or postures

      Inclusion term(s):

      • Contact pressure
      • Contact stress
Abbreviations used here:

NEC Not elsewhere classifiable
This abbreviation in the Tabular List represents “other specified”. When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Tabular List includes an NEC entry under a code to identify the code as the “other specified” code.

NOS Not otherwise specified
This abbreviation is the equivalent of unspecified.