174 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of female breast
174 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of female breast” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
174Malignant neoplasm of female breast
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 174
174 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
174.0Malignant neoplasm of female breast – Nipple and areola174.1Malignant neoplasm of female breast – Central portion174.2Malignant neoplasm of female breast – Upper-inner quadrant174.3Malignant neoplasm of female breast – Lower-inner quadrant174.4Malignant neoplasm of female breast – Upper-outer quadrant174.5Malignant neoplasm of female breast – Lower-outer quadrant174.6Malignant neoplasm of female breast – Axillary tail174.8Malignant neoplasm of female breast – Other174.9Malignant neoplasm of female breast – Breast, unspecifiedNotes for 174
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 174 or the headings above it.
Where 174 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of bone, connective tissue, skin and breast (170 – 175)
- 3Valid code 174Malignant neoplasm of female breast
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 174 mean?
174 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of female breast” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 174 in the BC MSP list?
174 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of bone, connective tissue, skin and breast (170 – 175).
What coding notes apply to 174?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 174 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.