Person injured in collision betw hv veh and bus, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or residual health problem resulting from a traffic accident involving a heavy transport vehicle and a bus. It signifies that the patient is experiencing a lasting effect, symptom, or condition directly attributable to the initial collision, which occurred in a traffic setting.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, permanent disability, scar tissue, psychological trauma) that is a direct consequence of a past collision between a heavy transport vehicle and a bus. This code is used after the acute phase of the injury has passed and the long-term effects are being treated or managed.

• Always sequence the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion) first, followed by this external cause code.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela and should only be used for conditions that are residual effects of a past injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current sequela to the original heavy transport vehicle and bus collision.