160 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear and accessory sinuses
160 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear and accessory sinuses” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
160Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear and accessory sinuses
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 160
160 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
160.0Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear and accessory sinuses – Nasal cavities160.1Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear and accessory sinuses – Auditory tube, middle ear and mastoid air cells160.2Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear and accessory sinuses – Maxillary sinus160.3Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear and accessory sinuses – Ethmoidal sinus160.4Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear and accessory sinuses – Frontal sinus160.5Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear and accessory sinuses – Sphenoidal sinus160.8Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear and accessory sinuses – Other160.9Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear and accessory sinuses – Accessory sinus, unspecifiedNotes for 160
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 160 or the headings above it.
Where 160 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (160 – 165.9)
- 3Valid code 160Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear and accessory sinuses
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 160 mean?
160 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear and accessory sinuses” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 160 in the BC MSP list?
160 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (160 – 165.9).
What coding notes apply to 160?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 160 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.