W21
Striking against or struck by sports equipment
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W21
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with W21
- assault with sports equipment (Y08.0-)
- W18.01 - striking against or struck by sports equipment with subsequent fall (W18.01)
Specific Codes (7)
W21.0Category
Struck by hit or thrown ball
W21.1Category
Struck by bat, racquet or club
W21.2Category
Struck by hockey stick or puck
W21.3Category
Struck by sports foot wear
W21.4Category
Striking against diving board
W21.8Category
Striking against or struck by other sports equipment
W21.9Category
Striking against or struck by unspecified sports equipment
