ICD-10-CM W21.220 is the diagnosis code for Struck by ice hockey puck. This code falls under the section "Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where W21.220 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, W21.220 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
W21.220 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Struck by ice hockey puck". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of W21.220 is W21.22 ("Struck by hockey puck"). W21.220 provides a more specific classification within this category.
W21.220 is located in Section W20-W49 — "Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use W21.220 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Struck by ice hockey puck" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Struck by ice hockey puck is W21.220.
Yes, W21.220 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
W21.220 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, W21.220 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.