165 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs
165 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
165Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 165
165 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
165.0Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs – Upper respiratory tract, part unspecified165.8Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs – Other165.9Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs – Ill-defined sites within the respiratory systemNotes for 165
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 165 or the headings above it.
Where 165 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (160 – 165.9)
- 3Valid code 165Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs
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 165 mean?
165 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 165 in the BC MSP list?
165 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (160 – 165.9).
What coding notes apply to 165?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 165 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.