164 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of thymus, heart and mediastinum
164 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of thymus, heart and mediastinum” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
164Malignant neoplasm of thymus, heart and mediastinum
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 164
164 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
164.0Malignant neoplasm of thymus, heart and mediastinum – Thymus164.1Malignant neoplasm of thymus, heart and mediastinum – Heart164.2Malignant neoplasm of thymus, heart and mediastinum – Anterior mediastinum164.3Malignant neoplasm of thymus, heart and mediastinum – Posterior mediastinum164.8Malignant neoplasm of thymus, heart and mediastinum – Other164.9Malignant neoplasm of thymus, heart and mediastinum – Mediastinum, part unspecifiedNotes for 164
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 164 or the headings above it.
Where 164 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (160 – 165.9)
- 3Valid code 164Malignant neoplasm of thymus, heart and mediastinum
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 164 mean?
164 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of thymus, heart and mediastinum” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 164 in the BC MSP list?
164 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (160 – 165.9).
What coding notes apply to 164?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 164 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.