156 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder and extrahepatic bile ducts
156 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder and extrahepatic bile ducts” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
156Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder and extrahepatic bile ducts
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 156
156 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
156.0Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder and extrahepatic bile ducts – Gallbladder156.1Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder and extrahepatic bile ducts – Extrahepatic bile ducts156.2Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder and extrahepatic bile ducts – Ampulla of Vater156.8Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder and extrahepatic bile ducts – Other156.9Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder and extrahepatic bile ducts – Biliary tract,part unspecifiedNotes for 156
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 156 or the headings above it.
Where 156 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of digestive organs and peritoneum (150 – 159.9)
- 3Valid code 156Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder and extrahepatic bile ducts
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 156 mean?
156 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder and extrahepatic bile ducts” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 156 in the BC MSP list?
156 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of digestive organs and peritoneum (150 – 159.9).
What coding notes apply to 156?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 156 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.