W21.01⚠ Requires 7th Character

Struck by football

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W21

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W21.01:

Ainitial encounterW21.01XADsubsequent encounterW21.01XDSsequelaW21.01XS

Sub-codes of W21.01(3)

W21.01 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W21.01AStruck by football, initial encounter✓ BillableW21.01DStruck by football, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW21.01SStruck by football, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W21Striking against or struck by sports equipment
└W21.01Struck by football

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