140 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of lip
140 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of lip” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
140Malignant neoplasm of lip
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 140
140 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
140.0Malignant neoplasm of lip – Upper lip, vermilion border140.1Malignant neoplasm of lip – Lower lip, vermilion border140.3Malignant neoplasm of lip – Upper lip, inner aspect140.4Malignant neoplasm of lip – Lower lip, inner aspect140.5Malignant neoplasm of lip – Lip, unspecified, inner aspect140.6Malignant neoplasm of lip – Commissure of lip140.8Malignant neoplasm of lip – Other140.9Malignant neoplasm of lip – Lip, unspecified, vermilion borderNotes for 140
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 140 or the headings above it.
Where 140 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (140 – 149.9)
- 3Valid code 140Malignant neoplasm of lip
Source and release
- Data release
- BC MSP · September 2026
- Effective date
- Sep 11, 2026
- Publisher
- BC Medical Services Plan
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 140 mean?
140 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of lip” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 140 in the BC MSP list?
140 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (140 – 149.9).
What coding notes apply to 140?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 140 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.