Occup of bus injured in nonclsn trnsp acc nontraf, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained by an unidentifiable passenger on a bus. The original injury occurred in a non-collision incident (e.g., sudden stop, fall within the bus) that happened off a public roadway, and the current encounter is for the sequela of that past event.

Use this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a direct result of an injury sustained as an unspecified bus occupant in a non-traffic, non-collision accident. This applies to follow-up care for chronic pain, limited mobility, or other lasting impairments stemming from such an event.

• 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 a past injury meeting the criteria of an unspecified bus occupant in a non-traffic, non-collision accident.
• Verify the "S" seventh character is appropriate, indicating a sequela encounter.