Passenger on bus injured in collision w oth mv in traf, subs

This code signifies a patient who was a passenger on a bus and sustained injuries in a traffic accident involving a collision with other motor vehicles. The "D" suffix indicates that this is a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care for injuries initially treated in a previous encounter.

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing treatment, such as follow-up appointments, physical therapy, or medication management, for injuries sustained by a bus passenger in a multi-vehicle collision. It should be used after the initial encounter (coded with "A") and before the sequela encounter (coded with "S").

• Ensure the patient was explicitly a passenger on a bus, not the driver or a pedestrian.
• Verify that the accident involved a collision with other motor vehicles, not just a single-vehicle incident or a collision with a fixed object.
• Confirm that the encounter is for follow-up care of the initial injury, not the initial treatment or late effects.