Is W21.81 a billable code?
No. W21.81 is a header code that groups 0 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
W21.81: Striking against or struck by football helmet
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
W21.81 groups related diagnoses under striking against or struck by football helmet. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Other codes in W21.8 Striking against or struck by other sports equipment
W21.81 questions
What does W21.81 mean?
W21.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Striking against or struck by football helmet. It is in chapter 21, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.