148 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx
148 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
148Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 148
148 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
148.0Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx – Postcricoid region148.1Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx – Pyriform sinus148.2Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx – Aryepiglottic fold, hypopharyngeal aspect148.3Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx – Posterior hypopharyngeal wall148.8Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx – Other148.9Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx – Hypopharynx, unspecifiedNotes for 148
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 148 or the headings above it.
Where 148 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (140 – 149.9)
- 3Valid code 148Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx
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 148 mean?
148 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 148 in the BC MSP list?
148 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (140 – 149.9).
What coding notes apply to 148?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 148 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.