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W21.22

Non-billable

Struck by hockey puck

Struck by hockey puck

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W20-W49

Parent Code

W21.2

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • assault (X92-Y09)
  • contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
  • intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
  • assault with sports equipment (Y08.0-)
  • striking against or struck by sports equipment with subsequent fall (W18.01)

Child Codes (2)

W21.220

Struck by ice hockey puck

W21.221

Struck by field hockey puck

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for struck by hockey puck?

The ICD-10-CM code for struck by hockey puck is W21.22. The full clinical description is "Struck by hockey puck". W21.22 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W21.22 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W21.22 represents "Struck by hockey puck". It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is W21.22 a billable code?

No, W21.22 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under W21.22.

What chapter is W21.22 in?

W21.22 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W21.22?

W21.22 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: assault (X92-Y09); contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64); exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-); and 3 more.

What are the subcategories under W21.22?

W21.22 has 2 child codes, including: W21.220 (Struck by ice hockey puck), W21.221 (Struck by field hockey puck).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W21.22?

W21.22 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904082. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.