170 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage
170 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
170Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 170
170 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
170.0Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage – Bones of skull and face170.1Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage – Lower jaw bone170.2Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage – Vertebral column, excluding sacrum and coccyx170.3Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage – Ribs, sternum and clavicle170.4Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage – Long bones of upper limb and scapula170.5Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage – Upper limb, short bones170.6Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage – Pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyx170.7Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage – Lower limb, long bones170.8Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage – Lower limb, short bones170.9Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage – Site unspecifiedNotes for 170
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 170 or the headings above it.
Where 170 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of bone, connective tissue, skin and breast (170 – 175)
- 3Valid code 170Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage
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 170 mean?
170 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 170 in the BC MSP list?
170 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of bone, connective tissue, skin and breast (170 – 175).
What coding notes apply to 170?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 170 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.