Person outside bus inj in clsn w 2/3-whl mv in traf, subs

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who was outside of a bus and involved in a collision with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle during a traffic accident. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code for any follow-up visits, such as wound care, physical therapy, or re-evaluation of injuries, for a patient initially injured in this specific type of traffic accident. This includes scenarios where the patient is presenting for complications, healing assessment, or further management of the original injuries.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the patient was outside the bus and involved in a collision with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle.
• Verify that this is not the initial encounter for the injury; otherwise, a different seventh character would be appropriate.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in addition to this external cause code.