Driver of bus injured in clsn w nonmtr vehicle in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by a bus driver involved in a traffic accident where their bus collided with a non-motorized vehicle (e.g., bicycle, animal-drawn vehicle). The injury occurred in a traffic setting, and this specific code is for the initial treatment encounter.

Use this code when documenting the initial care for a bus driver who presents with injuries resulting from a collision between their bus and a non-motorized vehicle on a public roadway. This applies to emergency department visits, initial physician office visits, or hospital admissions immediately following such an incident.

• Ensure the patient is explicitly documented as the driver of the bus and the other vehicle involved was non-motorized.
• Verify the encounter is the initial treatment for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained by the driver in addition to this external cause code.