159 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the digestive organs and peritoneum
159 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the digestive organs and peritoneum” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
159Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the digestive organs and peritoneum
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 159
159 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
159.0Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the digestive organs and peritoneum – Intestinal tract, part unspecified159.1Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the digestive organs and peritoneum – Spleen, not elsewhere classified159.8Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the digestive organs and peritoneum – Other159.9Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the digestive organs and peritoneum – Ill-definedNotes for 159
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 159 or the headings above it.
Where 159 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of digestive organs and peritoneum (150 – 159.9)
- 3Valid code 159Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the digestive organs and peritoneum
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 159 mean?
159 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the digestive organs and peritoneum” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 159 in the BC MSP list?
159 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of digestive organs and peritoneum (150 – 159.9).
What coding notes apply to 159?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 159 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.