163 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of pleura
163 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of pleura” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
163Malignant neoplasm of pleura
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 163
163 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 163
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 163 or the headings above it.
Where 163 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (160 – 165.9)
- 3Valid code 163Malignant neoplasm of pleura
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 163 mean?
163 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of pleura” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 163 in the BC MSP list?
163 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (160 – 165.9).
What coding notes apply to 163?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 163 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.