Bus occupant (driver) injured in oth transport acc, subs

This code indicates an injury sustained by a person traveling in a bus, either as a driver or a passenger, resulting from a transportation accident other than a collision with another vehicle, pedestrian, or animal. It signifies that the current encounter is for follow-up care, healing, or complications related to the initial injury.

Apply this code for subsequent visits where a bus occupant is receiving ongoing treatment for injuries sustained in non-collision transport accidents, such as a bus overturning, catching fire, or experiencing a mechanical failure leading to injury. This includes scenarios like physical therapy, wound care, or medication management for injuries from such an event.

• Always pair this external cause code with a primary diagnosis code describing the specific injury sustained.
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for subsequent care, not initial treatment or sequelae.
• Verify that the accident type falls under "other specified transport accidents" and not a more specific category.