055 BC MSP code: Measles

055 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Measles” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.

Official description

055

Measles

BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia

More specific than 055

055 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.

Notes for 055

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 055 or the headings above it.

Where 055 sits

  1. 1SectionInfections and parasitic diseases
  2. 2SubsectionViral diseases accompanied by exanthem (050 – 057.9)
  3. 3Valid code 055Measles

Source and release

Data release
BC MSP · September 2026
Effective date
Sep 11, 2026

This page 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. The description, notes and structured data come from the same record.

Frequently asked questions

What does BC MSP diagnostic code 055 mean?

055 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Measles” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.

Where is 055 in the BC MSP list?

055 is listed under Infections and parasitic diseases, Viral diseases accompanied by exanthem (050 – 057.9).

What coding notes apply to 055?

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 055 or the headings above it.

Which BC MSP release does this page use?

It uses BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026. It is a reference: confirm the code against the current list and the payer’s rules before you submit it.