W21.81XABillable
Striking against or struck by football helmet, initial encounter
Short description: Striking against or struck by football helmet, init encntr
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W21
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W21
W21Striking against or struck by sports equipmentW21.0Struck by hit or thrown ballW21.00Struck by hit or thrown ball, unspecified typeW21.00XAStruck by hit or thrown ball, unspecified type, init encntrYesW21.00XDStruck by hit or thrown ball, unspecified type, subs encntrYesW21.00XSStruck by hit or thrown ball, unspecified type, sequelaYesW21.01Struck by footballW21.01XAStruck by football, initial encounterYesW21.01XDStruck by football, subsequent encounterYesW21.01XSStruck by football, sequelaYesW21.02Struck by soccer ballW21.02XAStruck by soccer ball, initial encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W21.81XA?
W21.81XA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Striking against or struck by football helmet, initial encounter.
Is W21.81XA a billable code?
Yes. W21.81XA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W21.81XA in?
W21.81XA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W21.81XA become effective?
W21.81XA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W21.81XA?
W21.81XA belongs to category W21, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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