Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM X52 is the diagnosis code for Prolonged stay in weightless environment. This code falls under the section "Accidental exposure to other specified factors" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where X52 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, X52 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
X52 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Prolonged stay in weightless environment". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
X52 is located in Section X52-X58 — "Accidental exposure to other specified factors" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use X52 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Prolonged stay in weightless environment" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Prolonged stay in weightless environment is X52.
Yes, X52 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
X52 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, X52 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.