Striking against or struck by sports equipment W21

The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Striking against or struck by sports equipment" is "W21". W21 is NOT a 'valid' or 'billable' ICD10 code. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.

  • W21 should not be used for reimbursement purposes. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.
  • The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM W21 became effective on October 1, 2018.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of W21 - other international versions of ICD-10 W21 may differ.
Type 1 Excludes:
  • assault with sports equipment (Y08.0-)
  • striking against or struck by sports equipment with subsequent fall (W18.01)

Codes: = Billable

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.