157 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
157 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of pancreas” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
157Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 157
157 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
157.0Malignant neoplasm of pancreas – Head of pancreas157.1Malignant neoplasm of pancreas – Body of pancreas157.2Malignant neoplasm of pancreas – Tail of pancreas157.3Malignant neoplasm of pancreas – Pancreatic duct157.4Malignant neoplasm of pancreas – Islets of Langerhans157.8Malignant neoplasm of pancreas – Other157.9Malignant neoplasm of pancreas – Part unspecifiedNotes for 157
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 157 or the headings above it.
Where 157 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of digestive organs and peritoneum (150 – 159.9)
- 3Valid code 157Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
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 157 mean?
157 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of pancreas” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 157 in the BC MSP list?
157 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of digestive organs and peritoneum (150 – 159.9).
What coding notes apply to 157?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 157 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.