Pasngr on bus injured in clsn w 2/3-whl mv nontraf, sequela

This code describes a delayed or residual health problem resulting from an injury sustained by a bus passenger. The original injury occurred during a non-traffic collision between the bus and a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle. This code is used when the acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience related symptoms or conditions.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up care for chronic pain, limited mobility, neurological deficits, or other long-term complications directly attributable to the specified accident. It should be used after the initial acute injury has been treated and the patient is presenting for management of ongoing sequelae.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, arthritis).
• Ensure the patient's medical record clearly links the current condition to the past bus accident.
• This "S" seventh character indicates sequela and should only be used for encounters addressing the long-term effects of the injury.