146 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx
146 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
146Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 146
146 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
146.0Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx – Tonsil146.1Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx – Tonsillar fossa146.2Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx – Tonsillar pillars (anterior) (posterior)146.3Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx – Vallecula146.4Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx – Anterior aspect of epiglottis146.5Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx – Junctional region146.6Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx – Lateral wall of oropharynx146.7Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx – Posterior wall of oropharynx146.8Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx – Other146.9Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx – Oropharynx, unspecifiedNotes for 146
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 146 or the headings above it.
Where 146 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (140 – 149.9)
- 3Valid code 146Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx
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 146 mean?
146 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 146 in the BC MSP list?
146 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (140 – 149.9).
What coding notes apply to 146?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 146 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.