153 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of colon
153 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of colon” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
153Malignant neoplasm of colon
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 153
153 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
153.0Malignant neoplasm of colon – Hepatic flexure153.1Malignant neoplasm of colon – Transverse colon153.2Malignant neoplasm of colon – Descending colon153.3Malignant neoplasm of colon – Sigmoid colon153.4Malignant neoplasm of colon – Caecum153.5Malignant neoplasm of colon – Appendix153.6Malignant neoplasm of colon – Ascending colon153.7Malignant neoplasm of colon – Splenic flexure153.8Malignant neoplasm of colon – Other153.9Malignant neoplasm of colon – Colon, unspecifiedNotes for 153
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 153 or the headings above it.
Where 153 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of digestive organs and peritoneum (150 – 159.9)
- 3Valid code 153Malignant neoplasm of colon
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 153 mean?
153 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of colon” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 153 in the BC MSP list?
153 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of digestive organs and peritoneum (150 – 159.9).
What coding notes apply to 153?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 153 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.