142 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of major salivary glands
142 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of major salivary glands” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
142Malignant neoplasm of major salivary glands
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 142
142 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
142.0Malignant neoplasm of major salivary glands – Parotid gland142.1Malignant neoplasm of major salivary glands – Submandibular gland142.2Malignant neoplasm of major salivary glands – Sublingual gland142.8Malignant neoplasm of major salivary glands – Other142.9Malignant neoplasm of major salivary glands – Site unspecifiedNotes for 142
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 142 or the headings above it.
Where 142 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (140 – 149.9)
- 3Valid code 142Malignant neoplasm of major salivary glands
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 142 mean?
142 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of major salivary glands” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 142 in the BC MSP list?
142 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (140 – 149.9).
What coding notes apply to 142?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 142 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.