ICD-10 · PDGM grouping
W21 Striking against or struck by sports equipment
All 72 codes in the W21 family, with the PDGM clinical group, comorbidity subgroup and primary-position rule CMS assigns, read from the CMS grouper crosswalk v07.2.26 and the CDC FY2027 code file.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 · CMS grouper v07.2.26
Codes in family
72
Can lead a claim
0
Cannot lead a claim
72
What CMS assigns to W21
None of the 72 codes is assigned a clinical group. None of the 72 is assigned a comorbidity subgroup. None can lead a claim.
Every code in W21
Descriptions are CDC’s FY2027 wording; where CMS’s grouper abbreviates one, its form is shown beneath.
| Code | Description | Primary position | Clinical group | Comorbidity subgroup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W21.0 Struck by hit or thrown ball | ||||
| W21.00 Struck by hit or thrown ball, unspecified type | ||||
| W21.00XA | Struck by hit or thrown ball, unspecified type, initial encounterCMS: Struck by hit or thrown ball, unspecified type, init encntr | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.00XD | Struck by hit or thrown ball, unspecified type, subsequent encounterCMS: Struck by hit or thrown ball, unspecified type, subs encntr | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.00XS | Struck by hit or thrown ball, unspecified type, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.01 Struck by football | ||||
| W21.01XA | Struck by football, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.01XD | Struck by football, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.01XS | Struck by football, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.02 Struck by soccer ball | ||||
| W21.02XA | Struck by soccer ball, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.02XD | Struck by soccer ball, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.02XS | Struck by soccer ball, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.03 Struck by baseball | ||||
| W21.03XA | Struck by baseball, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.03XD | Struck by baseball, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.03XS | Struck by baseball, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.04 Struck by golf ball | ||||
| W21.04XA | Struck by golf ball, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.04XD | Struck by golf ball, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.04XS | Struck by golf ball, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.05 Struck by basketball | ||||
| W21.05XA | Struck by basketball, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.05XD | Struck by basketball, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.05XS | Struck by basketball, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.06 Struck by volleyball | ||||
| W21.06XA | Struck by volleyball, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.06XD | Struck by volleyball, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.06XS | Struck by volleyball, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.07 Struck by softball | ||||
| W21.07XA | Struck by softball, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.07XD | Struck by softball, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.07XS | Struck by softball, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.09 Struck by other hit or thrown ball | ||||
| W21.09XA | Struck by other hit or thrown ball, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.09XD | Struck by other hit or thrown ball, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.09XS | Struck by other hit or thrown ball, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.1 Struck by bat, racquet or club | ||||
| W21.11 Struck by baseball bat | ||||
| W21.11XA | Struck by baseball bat, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.11XD | Struck by baseball bat, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.11XS | Struck by baseball bat, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.12 Struck by tennis racquet | ||||
| W21.12XA | Struck by tennis racquet, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.12XD | Struck by tennis racquet, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.12XS | Struck by tennis racquet, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.13 Struck by golf club | ||||
| W21.13XA | Struck by golf club, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.13XD | Struck by golf club, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.13XS | Struck by golf club, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.19 Struck by other bat, racquet or club | ||||
| W21.19XA | Struck by other bat, racquet or club, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.19XD | Struck by other bat, racquet or club, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.19XS | Struck by other bat, racquet or club, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.2 Struck by hockey stick or puck | ||||
| W21.21 Struck by hockey stick | ||||
| W21.210 Struck by ice hockey stick | ||||
| W21.210A | Struck by ice hockey stick, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.210D | Struck by ice hockey stick, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.210S | Struck by ice hockey stick, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.211 Struck by field hockey stick | ||||
| W21.211A | Struck by field hockey stick, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.211D | Struck by field hockey stick, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.211S | Struck by field hockey stick, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.22 Struck by hockey puck | ||||
| W21.220 Struck by ice hockey puck | ||||
| W21.220A | Struck by ice hockey puck, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.220D | Struck by ice hockey puck, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.220S | Struck by ice hockey puck, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.221 Struck by field hockey puck | ||||
| W21.221A | Struck by field hockey puck, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.221D | Struck by field hockey puck, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.221S | Struck by field hockey puck, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.3 Struck by sports foot wear | ||||
| W21.31 Struck by shoe cleats | ||||
| W21.31XA | Struck by shoe cleats, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.31XD | Struck by shoe cleats, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.31XS | Struck by shoe cleats, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.32 Struck by skate blades | ||||
| W21.32XA | Struck by skate blades, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.32XD | Struck by skate blades, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.32XS | Struck by skate blades, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.39 Struck by other sports foot wear | ||||
| W21.39XA | Struck by other sports foot wear, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.39XD | Struck by other sports foot wear, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.39XS | Struck by other sports foot wear, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.4 Striking against diving board | ||||
| W21.4XXA | Striking against diving board, initial encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.4XXD | Striking against diving board, subsequent encounter | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.4XXS | Striking against diving board, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.8 Striking against or struck by other sports equipment | ||||
| W21.81 Striking against or struck by football helmet | ||||
| W21.81XA | Striking against or struck by football helmet, initial encounterCMS: Striking against or struck by football helmet, init encntr | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.81XD | Striking against or struck by football helmet, subsequent encounterCMS: Striking against or struck by football helmet, subs encntr | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.81XS | Striking against or struck by football helmet, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.89 Striking against or struck by other sports equipment | ||||
| W21.89XA | Striking against or struck by other sports equipment, initial encounterCMS: Striking against or struck by oth sports equipment, init | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.89XD | Striking against or struck by other sports equipment, subsequent encounterCMS: Striking against or struck by oth sports equipment, subs | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.89XS | Striking against or struck by other sports equipment, sequelaCMS: Striking against or struck by oth sports equipment, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.9 Striking against or struck by unspecified sports equipment | ||||
| W21.9XXA | Striking against or struck by unspecified sports equipment, initial encounterCMS: Striking against or struck by unsp sports equipment, init | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.9XXD | Striking against or struck by unspecified sports equipment, subsequent encounterCMS: Striking against or struck by unsp sports equipment, subs | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
| W21.9XXS | Striking against or struck by unspecified sports equipment, sequelaCMS: Striking against or struck by unsp sports equipment, sequela | Cannot lead a claimExternal cause of injury code not reportable as principal diagnosis | None | None |
Sources: CMS HH PPS Grouper Software v07.2.26, effective 2026-10-01, for the clinical group, comorbidity subgroup, code-first conventions and primary-position flags; CDC NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code descriptions for the family title and code wording. This is the crosswalk Medicare runs a claim through. Grouping also depends on admission source, timing, the OASIS functional items and the rest of the diagnosis list.
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