171 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue
171 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
171Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 171
171 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
171.0Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue – Head, face and neck171.2Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue – Upper limb, including shoulder171.3Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue – Lower limb, including hip171.4Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue – Thorax171.5Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue – Abdomen171.6Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue – Pelvis171.7Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue – Trunk, unspecified171.8Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue – Other171.9Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue – Site unspecifiedNotes for 171
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 171 or the headings above it.
Where 171 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of bone, connective tissue, skin and breast (170 – 175)
- 3Valid code 171Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue
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 171 mean?
171 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 171 in the BC MSP list?
171 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of bone, connective tissue, skin and breast (170 – 175).
What coding notes apply to 171?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 171 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.