Person injured in collision betw car and bus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-developing health condition resulting from a traffic accident where a car and a bus collided. It indicates that the patient's current medical issue is a direct consequence of injuries sustained in such a collision, even if the original injury occurred in the past.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a sequela of a car-bus collision in traffic. This is appropriate for follow-up visits or when a chronic condition, such as chronic pain, neurological deficits, or orthopedic complications, is directly attributed to the original accident.

• Always code the specific sequela condition first, followed by this external cause code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past car-bus collision.
• This code is used for the late effects of the injury, not for the initial treatment of the acute injury.