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Infections and parasitic diseases709 codes
Intestinal and infectious diseases (001 – 009.3)
Tuberculosis (010 – 018.9)
010Primary tuberculous infection011Pulmonary tuberculosis012Other respiratory tuberculosis013Tuberculosis of meninges and central nervous system014Tuberculosis of intestines, peritoneum and mesenteric glands015Tuberculosis of bones and joints016Tuberculosis of genitourinary system017Tuberculosis of other organs018Miliary tuberculosis
Zoonotic bacterial disease (020 – 027.9)
Other bacterial diseases (030 – 041.9)
030Leprosy031Diseases due to other mycobacteria032Diphtheria033Whooping cough034Streptococcal sore throat and scarlatina035Erysipelas036Meningococcal infection037Tetanus038Septicaemia039Actinomycotic infections040Other bacterial diseases041Bacterial infection in conditions classified elsewhere and of unspecified site
Poliomyelitis and other non-arthropod borne viral diseases of central nervous system (045 – 049.9)
042Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection with specified conditions043Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection causing other specified conditions044Other human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection045Acute poliomyelitis046Slow virus infection of central nervous system047Meningitis due to enterovirus048Other enterovirus diseases of central nervous system049Other non-arthropod-borne viral diseases of central nervous system
Viral diseases accompanied by exanthem (050 – 057.9)
Arthropod-borne viral diseases (060 – 066.9)
Other diseases due to viruses and chlamydiae (070 – 079.9)
070Viral hepatitis071Rabies072Mumps073Ornithosis074Specific diseases due to Coxsackie virus075Infectious mononucleosis076Trachoma077Other diseases of conjunctiva due to viruses and chlamydiae078Other diseases due to viruses and chlamydiae079Viral infection in conditions classified elsewhere and of unspecified site
Rickettsiosis and other arthropod-borne diseases (080 – 088.9)
Syphilis and other venereal diseases (090 - 099.9)
Other spirochaetal diseases (100 – 104.9)
Helminthiases (120-129)
120Schistosomiasis (bilharziasis)121Other trematode infections122Echinococcosis123Other cestode infection124Trichinosis125Filarial infection and dracontiasis126Ancylostomiasis and necatoriasis127Other intestinal helminthiases128Other and unspecified helminthiases129Intestinal parasitism, unspecified
Other infectious and parasitic diseases (130-136)
Late effects of infectious and parasitic diseases (137-139)
Additional diagnostic codes77 codes
01ADizziness, vertigo, insomnia01BTuberculosin skin test01EEye tests01FEar tests01HHospital01LLaboratory01XX-ray01ZAnaesthetic02AAbdominal swelling not otherwise specified or abdominal pain02BSkin grafting03APre-operative assessment (dental) – No diagnosis specified03BKeloid scarring04AGeneral psychiatric examination – No care required05AGrowth and development06AFeeding and management talk/anxiety of mother06BSyringing of ears07AFeeding problem08AHealthy newborn care08BCongenital anomalies of the lower respiratory system10AEmergency care – Assault10BConsultation re sterilization – Male11ANothing abnormal discovered11BGenetic counselling – Male12AEpistaxis/cautery12BSterilization – Male15BSterilization – Female16BConsultation re sterilization – Female17BConsultation re abortion18BGenetic counselling – Female19BArtificial insemination20BPost coital test21BCongenital anomalies – Female22BOpen wounds of genital organs – Female23BInsertion/removal of IUD30BPrenatal care31ARemoval of sutures31BHypertrophy of breast, mammary gland, nipple arising during pregnancy32AInjection – Allergy32BErosion and inflammation of cervix (uteri) arising during pregnancy33AInjection – Other33BLeukerrhea, vaginal discharge not otherwise specified arising during pregnancy34AContraceptive advice34BHypertensive disease arising during pregnancy35ABenign skin lesions including keratosis, warts other than plantar warts (for plantar warts see 45A)35BFalse labour36AFecal impaction36BPregnancy, examination pregnancy unconfirmed37BPremature rupture of membranes38BThreatened abortion42ARemoval of cast43AChange of dressing44AContact with communicable diseases45APlantar warts50BAnxiety/depression55BForeign body, hand or finger60BForeign body, foot or toes65BAnimal bite66BInsect biteE01High refractive error (+/-8 dioptre or more)E02Change of 0.5 dioptres or > to spherical or cylinder lens.E030.5 dioptres or greater change to cylinder lensE04Change in axis = > cylinder lens of .5 dioptres and <20 degreeE05Change in axis of =/> 20 degrees for a cylinder lens of 0.5 dioptre or <E0610 degrees for a cylinder lens of >0.5 dioptre but not >1.0 dioptreE07Intraocular surgeryE08MedicationsE093 degrees for a cylinder lens of more than 1.0 dioptreE10Previously +/- 8 D or greater, at risk of retinal detachmentE91'No' indicator presentE92Indicator of ocular pathology: externalE93Indicator of ocular pathology: internalE94Indicator of binocularity: phoriaE95Indicator of binocularity: strabismusE96Indicator of vision: amblyopiaE97Indicator of refractive error: astigmatismE98Indicator of refractive error: hyperopiaE99Indicator of refractive error: myopia
Neoplasms662 codes
Malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (140 – 149.9)
140Malignant neoplasm of lip141Malignant neoplasm of tongue142Malignant neoplasm of major salivary glands143Malignant neoplasm of gum144Malignant neoplasm of floor of mouth145Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth146Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx147Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx148Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx149Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the lip, oral cavity and pharynx
Malignant neoplasm of digestive organs and peritoneum (150 – 159.9)
150Malignant neoplasm of oesophagus151Malignant neoplasm of stomach152Malignant neoplasm of small intestine, including duodenum153Malignant neoplasm of colon154Malignant neoplasm of rectum, rectosigmoid junction and anus155Malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile ducts156Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder and extrahepatic bile ducts157Malignant neoplasm of pancreas158Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum159Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the digestive organs and peritoneum
Malignant neoplasm of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (160 – 165.9)
160Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear and accessory sinuses161Malignant neoplasm of larynx162Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung163Malignant neoplasm of pleura164Malignant neoplasm of thymus, heart and mediastinum165Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs
Malignant neoplasm of bone, connective tissue, skin and breast (170 – 175)
Malignant neoplasm of genitourinary organs (179 – 189.9)
179Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified180Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri181Malignant neoplasm of placenta182Malignant neoplasm of body of uterus183Malignant neoplasm of ovary and other uterine adnexa184Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified female genital organs185Malignant neoplasm of prostate186Malignant neoplasm of testis187Malignant neoplasm of penis and other male genital organs188Malignant neoplasm of bladder189Malignant neoplasm of kidney and other and unspecified urinary organs
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified sites (190 – 199.1)
190Malignant neoplasm of eye191Malignant neoplasm of brain192Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of nervous system193Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland194Malignant neoplasm of other endocrine glands and related structures195Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites196Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes197Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems198Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites199Malignant neoplasm without specification of site
Malignant neoplasm of lymphatic and haematopoietic tissue (200 – 208.9)
Benign neoplasm (210 – 229.9)
210Benign neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx211Benign neoplasm of other parts of digestive system212Benign neoplasm of respiratory and intrathoracic organs213Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage214Lipoma215Other benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue216Benign neoplasm of skin217Benign neoplasm of breast218Uterine leiomyoma219Other benign neoplasm of uterus220Benign neoplasm of ovary221Benign neoplasm of other female genital organs222Benign neoplasm of male genital organs223Benign neoplasm of kidney and other urinary organs224Benign neoplasm of eye225Benign neoplasm of brain and other parts of nervous system226Benign neoplasm of thyroid gland227Benign neoplasm of other endocrine glands and related structures228Haemangioma and lymphangioma, any site229Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites
Carcinoma in situ (230 – 234.9)
Neoplasms of uncertain behaviour (235 – 238.9)
Neoplasms of unspecified nature (239 – 239.9)
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases and immunity disorders245 codes
Disorders of thyroid gland (240 – 246.9)
Diseases of other endocrine glands (250 – 259.9)
250Diabetes mellitus251Other disorders of pancreatic internal secretion252Disorders of parathyroid gland253Disorders of the pituitary gland and its hypothalamic control254Diseases of thymus gland255Disorders of adrenal glands256Ovarian dysfunction257Testicular dysfunction258Polyglandular dysfunction and related disorders259Other endocrine disorders
Nutritional deficiences (260 – 269.9)
260Kwashiorkor261Nutritional marasmus262Other severe protein-calorie malnutrition263Other and unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition264Vitamin 'A' deficiency265Thiamine and niacin deficiency states266Deficiency of 'B'-complex components267Ascorbic acid deficiency268Vitamin 'D' deficiency269Other nutritional deficiencies
Other metabolic disorders and immunity disorders (270 – 279.9)
270Disorders of amino-acid transport and metabolism271Disorders of carbohydrate transport and metabolism272Disorders of lipoid metabolism273Disorders of plasma protein metabolism274Gout275Disorders of mineral metabolism276Disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance277Other and unspecified disorders of metabolism278Obesity and other hyperalimentation279Disorders involving the immune mechanism
Diseases of the blood and blood forming organs71 codes
Diseases of blood and blood forming organs (280 – 289.9)
280Iron deficiency anaemias281Other deficiency anaemias282Hereditary haemolytic anaemias283Acquired haemolytic anaemias284Aplastic anaemia285Other and unspecified anaemias286Coagulation defects287Purpura and other haemorrhagic conditions288Diseases of white blood cells289Other diseases of blood and blood-forming organs
Mental disorders209 codes
Organic psychotic conditions (290 – 294.9)
Other psychoses (295 – 299.9)
Neurotic disorders, personality disorders and other nonpsychotic mental disorders (300 – 316)
300Neurotic disorders301Personality disorders302Sexual deviations and disorders303Alcohol dependence syndrome304Drug dependence305Nondependent abuse of drugs306Physiological malfunction arising from mental factors307Special symptoms or syndromes not elsewhere classified308Acute reaction to stress309Adjustment reaction310Specific nonpsychotic mental disorders following organic brain damage311Depressive disorder, not elsewhere classified312Disturbance of conduct not elsewhere classified313Disturbance of emotions specific to childhood and adolescence314Hyperkinetic syndrome of childhood315Specific delays in development316Psychic factors associated with diseases classified elsewhere
Mental retardation (317 – 319)
Diseases of nervous system and sense organs869 codes
Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system (320 – 326)
320Bacterial meningitis321Meningitis due to other organisms322Meningitis of unspecified cause323Encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis324Intracranial and intraspinal abscess325Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of intracranial venous sinuses326Late effects of intracranial abscess or pyogenic infection
Hereditary and degenerative diseases of central nervous system (330 – 337.9)
330Cerebral degenerations usually manifest in childhood331Other cerebral degenerations332Parkinson's disease333Other extrapyramidal disease and abnormal movement disorders334Spinocerebellar disease335Anterior horn cell disease336Other diseases of spinal cord337Disorders of the autonomic nervous system
Other disorders of the central nervous system (340 – 349.9)
Disorders of the peripheral nervous system (350 – 359.9)
350Trigeminal nerve disorders351Facial nerve disorders352Disorders of other cranial nerves353Nerve root and plexus disorders354Mononeuritis of upper limb and mononeuritis multiplex355Mononeuritis of lower limb356Hereditary and idiopathic peripheral neuropathy357Inflammatory and toxic neuropathy358Myoneural disorders359Muscular dystrophies and other myopathies
Disorders of the eye and adnexa (360 – 379.9)
360Disorders of the globe361Retinal detachments and defects362Other retinal disorders363Chorioretinal inflammations and scars and other disorders of choroid364Disorders of iris and ciliary body365Glaucoma366Cataract367Disorders of refraction and accommodation368Visual disturbances369Blindness and low vision370Keratitis371Corneal opacity and other disorders of cornea372Disorders of conjunctiva373Inflammation of eyelids374Other disorders of eyelids375Disorders of lacrimal system376Disorders of the orbit377Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways378Strabismus and other disorders of binocular eye movements379Other disorders of eye
Disorders of ear and mastoid process (380 – 389.9)
380Disorders of external ear381Nonsuppurative otitis media and eustachian tube disorders382Suppurative and unspecified otitis media383Mastoiditis and related conditions384Other disorders of tympanic membrane385Other disorders of middle ear and mastoid386Vertiginous syndromes and other disorders of vestibular system387Otosclerosis388Other disorders of ear389Deafness
Diseases of the circulatory system282 codes
Acute rheumatic fever (390 – 392.9)
Chronic rheumatic heart disease (393 – 398.9)
Hypertensive disease (401 – 405.9)
Ischaemic heart disease (410 – 414.9)
Diseases of pulmonary circulation (415 – 417.9)
Other forms of heart diseases (420 – 429.9)
Cerebrovascular disease (430 – 438)
430Subarachnoid haemorrhage431Intracerebral haemorrhage432Other and unspecified intracranial haemorrhage433Occlusion and stenosis of precerebral arteries434Occlusion of cerebral arteries435Transient cerebral ischaemia436Acute but ill-defined cerebrovascular disease437Other and ill-defined cerebrovascular disease438Late effects of cerebrovascular disease
Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries (440 – 448.9)
Diseases of veins and lymphatics, and other diseaseas of circulatory system (451 – 459.9)
Diseases of the respiratory system186 codes
Acute respiratory infections (460 – 466.1)
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (470 – 478.9)
Pneumonia and influenza (480 – 487.8)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and allied conditions (490 – 496)
Pneumoconisoses and other lung diseases due to external agents (500 – 508.9)
500Coalworkers' pneumoconiosis501Asbestosis502Pneumoconiosis due to other silica or silicates503Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dust504Pneumopathy due to inhalation of other dust505Pneumoconiosis, unspecified506Respiratory conditions due to chemical fumes and vapours507Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids508Respiratory conditions due to other and unspecified external agents
Other diseases of respiratory system (510 – 519.9)
510Empyema511Pleurisy512Pneumothorax513Abscess of lung and mediastinum514Pulmonary congestion and hypostasis515Postinflammatory pulmonary fibrosis516Other alveolar and parietoalveolar pneumopathy517Lung involvement in conditions classified elsewhere518Other diseases of lung519Other diseases of respiratory system
Diseases of the digestive system334 codes
Diseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws (520 - 529.9)
520Disorders of tooth development and eruption521Diseases of hard tissues of teeth522Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues523Gingival and periodontal diseases524Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion525Other diseases and conditions of the teeth and supporting structures526Diseases of the jaws527Diseases of the salivary glands528Diseases of the oral soft tissues, excluding lesions specific for gingiva and tongue529Diseases and other conditions of the tongue
Disease of oesophagus, stomach and duodenum (530 – 537.9)
Appendicitis (540 – 543)
Hernia of abdominal cavity (550 – 553.9)
Noninfective enteritis and colitis (555 – 558)
Other diseases of intestines and peritoneum (560 – 569.9)
Other diseases of digestive system (570 – 579.9)
570Acute and subacute necrosis of liver571Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis572Liver abscess and sequelae of chronic liver disease573Other disorders of liver574Cholelithiasis575Other disorders of gallbladder576Other disorders of biliary tract577Diseases of pancreas578Gastrointestinal haemorrhage579Intestinal malabsorption
Diseases of the genitourinary system320 codes
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome ans nephrosis (580 – 589.9)
580Acute glomerulonephritis581Nephrotic syndrome582Chronic glomerulonephritis583Nephritis and nephropathy, not specified as acute or chronic584Acute renal failure585Chronic renal failure586Renal failure, unspecified587Renal sclerosis, unspecified588Disorders resulting from impaired renal function589Small kidney of unknown cause
Other diseases of the urinary system (590 – 599.9)
590Infections of kidney591Hydronephrosis592Calculus of kidney and ureter593Other disorders of kidney and ureter594Calculus of lower urinary tract595Cystitis596Other disorders of bladder597Urethritis, not sexually transmitted, and urethral syndrome598Urethral stricture599Other disorders of urethra and urinary tract
Diseases of the male genital organs (600 – 608.9)
Disorders of the breast (610 – 611.9)
Inflammatory disease of female pelvic organs (614 – 616.9)
Other disorders of female genital tract (617 – 629.9)
617Endometriosis618Genital prolapse619Fistulae involving female genital tract620Noninflammatory disorders of ovary, fallopian tube and broad ligament621Disorders of uterus, not elsewhere classified622Noninflammatory disorders of cervix623Noninflammatory disorders of vagina624Noninflammatory disorders of vulva and perineum625Pain and other symptoms associated with female genital organs626Disorders of menstruation and other abnormal bleeding from female genital tract627Menopausal and postmenopausal disorders628Infertility, female629Other disorders of female genital organs
Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium335 codes
Pregnancy with abortive outcome (630 – 639.9)
Complications mainly related to pregnancy (640 – 648.9)
640Haemorrhage in early pregnancy641Antepartum haemorrhage, abruptio placentae, and placenta praevia642Hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium643Excessive vomiting in pregnancy644Early or threatened labour645Prolonged pregnancy646Other complications of pregnancy, not elsewhere classified647Infective and parasitic conditions in the mother classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium648Other current conditions in the mother classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Normal delivery and other indications for care in pregnancy labour and delivery (650 – 659.9)
650Delivery in a completely normal case651Multiple gestation652Malposition and malpresentation of fetus653Disproportion654Abnormality of organs and soft tissues of pelvis655Known or suspected fetal abnormality affecting management of mother656Other fetal and placental problems affecting management of mother657Polyhydramnios658Other problems associated with amniotic cavity and membranes659Other indications for care or intervention related to labour and delivery and not elsewhere classified
Complications occurring mainly in the course of labour and delivery (660 – 669.9)
660Obstructed labour661Abnormality of forces of labour662Long labour663Umbilical cord complications664Trauma to perineum and vulva during delivery665Other obstetrical trauma666Postpartum haemorrhage667Retained placenta or membranes, without haemorrhage668Complications of the administration of anaesthetic or other sedation in labour and delivery669Other complications of labour and delivery, not elsewhere classified
Complications of the puerperium (670 – 676.9)
670Major puerperal infection671Venous complications in pregnancy and the puerperium672Pyrexia of unknown origin during the puerperium673Obstetrical pulmonary embolism674Other and unspecified complications of the puerperium, not elsewhere classified675Infections of the breast and nipple associated with childbirth676Other disorders of the breast associated with childbirth, and disorders of lactation
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissues151 codes
Infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue (680 – 686.9)
Other inflammatory conditions of skin and subcutaneous tissue (690 – 698.9)
Other diseases of skin and subcutaneous tissue (700 – 709.9)
Diseases of the muskuloskeletal system and connective tissue275 codes
Arthropathies and related disorders (710 – 719.9)
710Diffuse diseases of connective tissue711Arthropathy associated with infections712Crystal arthropathies713Arthropathy associated with other disorders classified elsewhere714Rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory polyarthropathies715Osteoarthrosis and allied disorders716Other and unspecified arthropathies717Internal derangement of knee718Other derangement of joint719Other and unspecified disorder of joint
Dorsopathies (720 – 724.9)
Rheumatism, excluding the back (725 – 729.9)
Osteopathies, chondropathies and acquired musculoskeletal deformities (730 – 739.9)
730Osteomyelitis, periostitis and other infections involving bone731Osteitis deformans and osteopathies associated with other disorders classified elsewhere732Osteochondropathies733Other disorders of bone and cartilage734Flat foot735Acquired deformities of toe736Other acquired deformities of limbs737Curvature of spine738Other acquired deformity739Nonallopathic lesions, not elsewhere classified
Congenital anomalies188 codes
Congenital anomalies (740 – 759.9)
740Anencephalus and similar anomalies741Spina bifida742Other congenital anomalies of nervous system743Congenital anomalies of eye744Congenital anomalies of ear, face and neck745Bulbus cordis anomalies and anomalies of cardiac septal closure746Other congenital anomalies of heart747Other congenital anomalies of circulatory system748Congenital anomalies of respiratory system749Cleft palate and cleft lip750Other congenital anomalies of upper alimentary tract751Other congenital anomalies of digestive system752Congenital anomalies of genital organs753Congenital anomalies of urinary system754Certain congenital musculoskeletal deformities755Other congenital anomalies of limbs756Other congenital musculoskeletal anomalies757Congenital anomalies of the integument758Chromosomal anomalies759Other and unspecified congenital anomalies
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period177 codes
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (760 – 779.9)
760Fetus or newborn affected by maternal conditions which may be unrelated to present pregnancy761Fetus or newborn affected by maternal complications of pregnancy762Fetus or newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes763Fetus or newborn affected by other complications of labour and delivery764Slow fetal growth and fetal malnutrition765Disorders relating to short gestation and unspecified low birthweight766Disorders relating to long gestation and high birthweight767Birth trauma768Intrauterine hypoxia and birth asphyxia769Respiratory distress syndrome770Other respiratory conditions of fetus and newborn771Infections specific to the perinatal period772Fetal and neonatal haemorrhage773Haemolytic disease of fetus or newborn, due to isoimmunization774Other perinatal jaundice775Endocrine and metabolic disturbances specific to the fetus and newborn776Haematological disorders of fetus and newborn777Perinatal disorders of digestive system778Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of fetus and newborn779Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period
Symptoms, signs and ill-defined conditions183 codes
Symptoms (780 – 789.9)
780General symptoms781Symptoms involving nervous and musculoskeletal systems782Symptoms involving skin and other integumentary tissue783Symptoms concerning nutrition, metabolism and development784Symptoms involving head and neck785Symptoms involving cardiovascular system786Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms787Symptoms involving digestive system788Symptoms involving urinary system789Other symptoms involving abdomen and pelvis
Non-specific abnormal findings (790 – 796.9)
790Nonspecific findings on examination of blood791Nonspecific findings on examination of urine792Nonspecific abnormal findings in other body substances793Nonspecific abnormal findings on radiological and other examination of body structure794Nonspecific abnormal results of function studies795Nonspecific abnormal histological and immunological findings796Other nonspecific abnormal findings
Ill-defined and unknown causes of morbidity and mortality (797 – 799.9)
Injury and poisoning1,248 codes
Fracture of skull (800 – 804.3)
Fracture of spine and trunk (805 –809.1)
Fracture of upper limb (810 – 819.1)
810Fracture of clavicle811Fracture of scapula812Fracture of humerus813Fracture of radius and ulna814Fracture of carpal bone(s)815Fracture of metacarpal bone(s)816Fracture of one or more phalanges of hand817Multiple fractures of hand bones818Ill-defined fractures of upper limb819Multiple fractures involving both upper limbs, and upper limb with rib(s) and sternum
Fracture of lower limb (820 – 829.1)
820Fracture of neck of femur821Fracture of other and unspecified parts of femur822Fracture of patella823Fracture of tibia and fibula824Fracture of ankle825Fracture of one or more tarsal and metatarsal bones826Fracture of one or more phalanges of foot827Other, multiple and ill-defined fractures of lower limb828Multiple fractures involving both lower limbs, lower with upper limb, and lower limb(s) with rib(s) and sternum829Fracture of unspecified bones
Dislocation (830 – 839.9)
Sprains and strains of joints and adjacent muscles (840 – 848.9)
840Sprains and strains of shoulder and upper arm841Sprains and strains of elbow and forearm842Sprains and strains of wrist and hand843Sprains and strains of hip and thigh844Sprains and strains of knee and leg845Sprains and strains of ankle and foot846Sprains and strains of sacroiliac region847Sprains and strains of other and unspecified parts of back848Other and ill-defined sprains and strains
Intracranial injury excluding those with skull fractures (850 – 854.1)
Internal injury of chest, abdoment and pelvis (860 – 869.1)
860Traumatic pneumothorax and haemothorax861Injury to heart and lung862Injury to other and unspecified intrathoracic organs863Injury to gastrointestinal tract864Injury to liver865Injury to spleen866Injury to kidney867Injury to pelvic organs868Injury to other intraabdominal organs869Internal injury to unspecified or ill-defined organs
Open wound of head, neck and trunk (870- 879.9)
870Open wound of ocular adnexa871Open wound of eyeball872Open wound of ear873Other open wound of head874Open wound of neck875Open wound of chest (wall)876Open wound of back877Open wound of buttuck878Open wound of genital organs (external), including traumatic amputation879Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs
Open wounds of upper limb (880 – 887.7)
880Open wound of shoulder and upper arm881Open wound of elbow, forearm and wrist882Open wound of hand except finger(s) alone883Open wound of finger(s)884Multiple and unspecified open wound of upper limb885Traumatic amputation of thumb (complete) (partial)886Traumatic amputation of other finger(s) (complete) (partial)887Traumatic amputation of arm and hand (complete) (partial)
Open wounds of lower limb (890 – 897.7)
890Open wound of hip and thigh891Open wound of knee, leg (except thigh) and ankle892Open wound of foot except toe(s) alone893Open wound of toe(s)894Multiple and unspecified open wound of lower limb895Traumatic amputation of toe(s) (complete) (partial)896Traumatic amputation of foot (complete) (partial)897Traumatic amputation of leg(s) (complete) (partial)
Injury to blood vessels (900 – 904.9)
Late effects of injuries, poisonings, toxic effects and other external causes (905 – 909.9)
Superficial injury (910 – 919.9)
910Superficial injury of face, neck and scalp except eye911Superficial injury of trunk912Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm913Superficial injury of elbow, forearm and wrist914Superficial injury of hand(s) except finger(s) alone915Superficial injury of finger(s)916Superficial injury of hip, thigh, leg and ankle917Superficial injury of foot and toe(s)918Superficial injury of eye and adnexa919Superficial injury of other, multiple and unspecified sites
Contusion with intact skin surface (920 – 924.9)
Crushing injury (925 – 929.9)
Effects of foreign body entering through orifice (930 – 939.9)
930Foreign body on external eye931Foreign body in ear932Foreign body in nose933Foreign body in pharynx and larynx934Foreign body in trachea, bronchus and lung935Foreign body in mouth, oesophagus and stomach936Foreign body in intestine and colon937Foreign body in anus and rectum938Foreign body in digestive system, unspecified939Foreign body in genitourinary tract
Burns (940 – 949.9)
940Burn confined to eye and adnexa941Burn of face, head and neck942Burn of trunk943Burn of upper limb, except wrist and hand944Burn of wrist(s) and hand(s)945Burn of lower limb(s)946Burns of multiple specified sites947Burn of internal organs948Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved949Burn, unspecified
Injury to nerves and spinal cord (950 – 957.9)
950Injury to optic nerve and pathways951Injury to other cranial nerve(s)952Spinal cord lesion without evidence of spinal bone injury953Injury to nerve roots and spinal plexus954Injury to other nerve(s) of trunk excluding shoulder and pelvic girdles955Injury to peripheral nerve(s) of shoulder girdle and upper limb956Injury to peripheral nerve(s) of pelvic girdle and lower limb957Injury to other and unspecified nerves
Certain traumatic complications and unpspecified injuries (958 – 959.9)
Poisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (960 - 979.9)
960Poisoning by antibiotics961Poisoning by other anti-infectives962Poisoning by hormones and synthetic substitutes963Poisoning by primarily systemic agents964Poisoning by agents primarily affecting blood constituents965Poisoning by analgesics, antipyretics and antirheumatics966Poisoning by anticonvulsants and anti-parkinsonism drugs967Poisoning by sedatives and hypnotics968Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants969Poisoning by psychotropic agents970Poisoning by central nervous system stimulants971Poisoning by drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system972Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system973Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system974Poisoning by water, mineral and uric acid metabolism drugs975Poisoning by agents primarily acting on the smooth and skeletal muscles and respiratory system976Poisoning by agents primarily affecting skin and mucous membrane, ophthalmological, otorhinolaryngological and dental drugs977Poisoning by other and unspecified drugs and medicaments978Poisoning by bacterial vaccines979Poisoning by other vaccines and biological substances
Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedical as to source (980 – 995.8)
980Toxic effect of alcohol981Toxic effect of petroleum products982Toxic effect of solvents other than petroleum-based983Toxic effect of corrosive aromatics, acids and caustic alkalis984Toxic effect of lead and its compounds (including fumes)985Toxic effect of other metals986Toxic effect of carbon monoxide987Toxic effect of other gases, fumes or vapours988Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food989Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source
Other and unspecified effects of external causes (990 - 995.8)
Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (996 – 999.9)
Supplementary classification of factors influencing heatlh status and contact with health services (V01 - V82)616 codes
Persons with health hazards related to communicable diseases (V01 – V07.9)
V01Contact with or exposure to communicable diseasesV02Carrier or suspected carrier of infectious diseasesV03Need for prophylactic vaccination and inoculation against bacterial diseasesV04Need for prophylactic vaccination and inoculation against certain viral diseasesV05Need for other prophylactic vaccination and inoculation against single diseasesV06Need for prophylactic vaccination and inoculation against combinations of diseasesV07Need for isolation and other prophylactic measures
Persons with potential health hazards related to personal and family history (V10 – V19.9)
V10Personal history of malignant neoplasmV11Personal history of mental disorderV12Personal history of certain other diseasesV13Personal history of other diseasesV14Personal history of allergy to medicinal agentsV15Other personal history presenting hazards to healthV16Family history of malignant neoplasmV17Family history of certain chronic disabling diseasesV18Family history of certain other specific conditionsV19Family history of other conditions
Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction and development (V20 – V28.9)
Healthy liveborn infants according to type of birth (V30 - V39.2)
V30Healthy liveborn infants according to type of birth – SingletonV31Healthy liveborn infants according to type of birth – Twin, mate live bornV32Healthy liveborn infants according to type of birth – Twin, mate stillbornV33Healthy liveborn infants according to type of birth – Twin, unspecifiedV34Healthy liveborn infants according to type of birth – Other multiple, mates all live bornV35Healthy liveborn infants according to type of birth – Other multiple, mates all stillbornV36Healthy liveborn infants according to type of birth – Other multiple, mates live- and stillbornV37Healthy liveborn infants according to type of birth – Other multiple, unspecifiedV39Healthy liveborn infants according to type of birth – Unspecified
Persons with conditions influencing their health status (V40 – V49.9)
V40Mental and behavioural problemsV41Problems with special senses and other special functionsV42Organ or tissue replaced by transplantV43Organ or tissue replaced by other meansV44Artificial opening statusV45Other postsurgical statesV46Other dependence on machinesV47Other problems with internal organsV48Problems with head, neck and trunkV49Problems with limbs and other problems
Persons encountering health services for specific procedures and after (V50 - V59.9)
V50Elective surgery for purposes other than remedying health statesV51Aftercare involving the use of plastic surgeryV52Fitting and adjustment of prosthetic deviceV53Fitting and adjustment of other deviceV54Other orthopaedic aftercareV55Attention to artificial openingsV56Aftercare involving intermittent dialysisV57Care involving use of rehabilitation proceduresV58Other and unspecified aftercareV59Donors
Persons encountering health services in other circumstances (V60 – V68.9)
V60Housing, household and economic circumstancesV61Other family circumstancesV62Other psychosocial circumstancesV63Unavailability of other medical facilities for careV64Persons encountering health services for specific procedures, not carried outV65Other persons seeking consultation without complaint or sicknessV66ConvalescenceV67Follow-up examinationV68Encounters for administrative purposes
Persons without reported diagnosis encountered during examination and investigation of individals and populations (V70 - V82.9)
V70General medical examinationV71Observation and evaluation for suspected conditionsV72Special investigations and examinationsV73Special screening examination for viral diseasesV74Special screening examination for bacterial and spirochaetal diseasesV75Special screening examination for other infectious diseasesV76Special screening for malignant neoplasmsV77Special screening for endocrine, nutritional, metabolic and immunity disordersV78Special screening for disorders of blood and blood-forming organsV79Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicapsV80Special screening for neurological, eye and ear diseasesV81Special screening for cardiovascular, respiratory and genitourinary diseasesV82Special screening for other conditions
Other code sets
Source and release
- Data release
- BC MSP · September 2026
- Effective date
- Sep 11, 2026
- Publisher
- BC Medical Services Plan
This directory is built from the BC MSP catalog that Vero Codes reads when it suggests codes: BC Ministry of Health, Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, imported from the publisher’s file and checked against it. Search, lists, code pages and structured data all read that one catalog.
Frequently asked questions
What is BC MSP?
BC MSP diagnostic codes are the ICD-9-based codes British Columbia’s Medical Services Plan accepts as the diagnosis on a physician’s claim.
How many BC MSP diagnostic codes are there?
BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release lists 7,137 codes. Each has its own page here with its description, notes and place in the list.
Which release does this directory use?
BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026. Vero Codes reads the same catalog when it suggests codes from a note.
Can this directory replace the official list?
No. It is a reference for finding codes. Confirm a code against BC Medical Services Plan’s current publication and the payer’s rules before you submit it.