W21.32⚠ Requires 7th Character

Struck by skate blades

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W21

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W21.32:

Ainitial encounterW21.32XADsubsequent encounterW21.32XDSsequelaW21.32XS

Sub-codes of W21.32(3)

W21.32 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W21.32AStruck by skate blades, initial encounter✓ BillableW21.32DStruck by skate blades, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW21.32SStruck by skate blades, sequela✓ Billable

Inclusion Terms

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W21Striking against or struck by sports equipment
└W21.32Struck by skate blades

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