Person injured in collision betw car and bus (traffic), subs

This code signifies that a patient sustained injuries as a result of a traffic accident involving a car and a bus. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care, such as during recovery, rehabilitation, or management of complications from the initial injury.

Apply this code when documenting care for a patient who was previously treated for injuries sustained in a car-bus collision on a public road. This includes visits for physical therapy, wound checks, medication adjustments, or evaluation of ongoing symptoms related to the original incident.

• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., fracture, sprain) to fully describe the patient's condition.
• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient is receiving follow-up care for injuries from the specified accident type.
• Verify that the encounter is not the initial treatment for the injury, which would require an "A" (initial encounter) seventh character.