Bus occupant (driver) injured in unsp nontraf, subs

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who was either driving or riding in a bus when an accident occurred, but the accident did not happen on a public road or highway. This specific code is for follow-up care or subsequent encounters related to that initial injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or follow-up appointments for injuries sustained as a bus occupant in an incident that did not involve a public thoroughfare. Examples include an accident occurring in a private parking lot, a bus depot, or on private property.

• Ensure the accident explicitly occurred in a non-traffic setting; otherwise, a traffic accident code is more appropriate.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, not the initial treatment.
• Always code the specific injury first, followed by this external cause code.