W21.81
Non-billableStriking against or struck by football helmet
Striking against or struck by football helmet
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for striking against or struck by football helmet?
The ICD-10-CM code for striking against or struck by football helmet is W21.81. The full clinical description is "Striking against or struck by football helmet". W21.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W21.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W21.81 represents “Striking against or struck by football helmet”. 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 W21.81 a billable code?
No, W21.81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under W21.81.
What chapter is W21.81 in?
W21.81 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W21.81?
W21.81 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 W21.81?
W21.81 has 3 child codes, including: W21.81XA (Striking against or struck by football helmet, init encntr), W21.81XD (Striking against or struck by football helmet, subs encntr), W21.81XS (Striking against or struck by football helmet, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W21.81?
W21.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904111. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W21.81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like striking against or struck by football helmet affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of W21.81?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W21.81 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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