Prsn brd/alit from bus inj pick-up truck, pk-up/van, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by an individual who was in the process of getting on or off a bus when it collided with a car, pickup truck, or van. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient is now experiencing a residual condition directly attributable to that past accident.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela, such as chronic pain, scar tissue, limited range of motion, or neurological deficits, that is a direct result of a previous injury sustained during a bus-car/truck/van collision while boarding or alighting. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues, long after the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past bus-car/truck/van collision while boarding/alighting.
• Verify the "S" seventh character is appropriate for sequela, indicating a late effect of the injury.