ICD-10-CM W21.81: Striking against or struck by football helmet

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for W21.81

Striking against or struck by football helmet

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About ICD-10-CM Code W21.81 (Striking against or struck by football helmet)

ICD-10-CM code W21.81 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM W21.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W21.81 - Striking against or struck by football helmet. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Striking against or struck by football helmet.