Prsn brd/alit from bus injured in nonclsn trnsp acc, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications resulting from an injury sustained by an individual while getting on or off a bus, where the injury was not due to a collision with another vehicle or object. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or conditions directly attributable to that specific incident.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of an injury sustained during the act of boarding or alighting from a bus, and the original injury was not caused by a collision. This applies to follow-up encounters for chronic pain, limited mobility, or other persistent issues stemming from such an accident.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, limited range of motion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past noncollision transport accident involving a bus.
• This "S" seventh character indicates sequela and should only be used for encounters after the acute phase of the injury has passed.