Driver of bus injured in collision w oth mv nontraf, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a bus driver's injury sustained in a collision with another motor vehicle. The accident occurred in a non-traffic environment, meaning it did not happen on a public highway or road. This code is used when the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or conditions directly related to that past event.

Use this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, limited range of motion, nerve damage, scar tissue complications) that is a direct result of a bus driver being injured in a non-traffic motor vehicle collision. This applies to follow-up encounters for conditions that are a late effect of the original injury, not for the initial acute injury itself.

• Always assign a sequela code for the specific residual condition first, followed by this external cause code.
• Ensure the documentation clearly links the current sequela to the past non-traffic bus collision.
• Verify the "S" seventh character is appropriate for sequela, indicating a late effect.