Person outside bus injured in clsn w ped/anml in traf, subs

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who was on the exterior of a bus during a traffic accident, specifically when the bus collided with either a pedestrian or an animal. The "D" seventh character indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care after the initial treatment.

Use this code for follow-up visits, such as cast changes, wound care, or physical therapy, for a patient injured while riding on the outside of a bus that struck a pedestrian or animal. This applies when the initial injury has already been treated and the patient is now in the healing phase.

• Ensure the patient was physically on the outside of the bus, not inside, at the time of the collision.
• Verify that the collision involved a pedestrian or an animal, not another vehicle or a fixed object.
• The "D" seventh character is crucial for indicating subsequent care; do not use for initial treatment or sequelae.