Person outsd bus inj in clsn w statnry object nontraf, sqla

This code describes the long-term effects or complications resulting from an injury sustained by an individual who was outside of a bus when it collided with a stationary object, occurring in a non-traffic setting. This implies the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now presenting for treatment of a residual condition directly attributable to that specific incident.

Use this code when documenting the sequelae of an injury where a pedestrian or bystander was struck by a bus colliding with a fixed object (e.g., a building, pole, or barrier) in a non-roadway environment, such as a bus depot or private property. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing chronic pain, limited range of motion, nerve damage, or other lasting complications from the original injury.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the original injury event described.
• Confirm the "S" seventh character is appropriate, indicating sequela, and not an initial or subsequent encounter for the acute injury.