143 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of gum
143 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of gum” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
143Malignant neoplasm of gum
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 143
143 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 143
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 143 or the headings above it.
Where 143 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (140 – 149.9)
- 3Valid code 143Malignant neoplasm of gum
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 143 mean?
143 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of gum” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 143 in the BC MSP list?
143 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (140 – 149.9).
What coding notes apply to 143?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 143 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.