188 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of bladder
188 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of bladder” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
188Malignant neoplasm of bladder
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 188
188 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
188.0Malignant neoplasm of bladder – Trigone188.1Malignant neoplasm of bladder – Dome188.2Malignant neoplasm of bladder – Lateral wall188.3Malignant neoplasm of bladder – Anterior wall188.4Malignant neoplasm of bladder – Posterior wall188.5Malignant neoplasm of bladder – Bladder neck188.6Malignant neoplasm of bladder – Ureteric orifice188.7Malignant neoplasm of bladder – Urachus188.8Malignant neoplasm of bladder – Other188.9Malignant neoplasm of bladder – Part unspecifiedNotes for 188
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 188 or the headings above it.
Where 188 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of genitourinary organs (179 – 189.9)
- 3Valid code 188Malignant neoplasm of bladder
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 188 mean?
188 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of bladder” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 188 in the BC MSP list?
188 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of genitourinary organs (179 – 189.9).
What coding notes apply to 188?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 188 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.