189 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of kidney and other and unspecified urinary organs
189 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of kidney and other and unspecified urinary organs” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
189Malignant neoplasm of kidney and other and unspecified urinary organs
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 189
189 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
189.0Malignant neoplasm of kidney and other and unspecified urinary organs – Kidney, except pelvis189.1Malignant neoplasm of kidney and other and unspecified urinary organs – Renal pelvis189.2Malignant neoplasm of kidney and other and unspecified urinary organs – Ureter189.3Malignant neoplasm of kidney and other and unspecified urinary organs – Urethra189.4Malignant neoplasm of kidney and other and unspecified urinary organs – Paraurethral glands189.8Malignant neoplasm of kidney and other and unspecified urinary organs – Other189.9Malignant neoplasm of kidney and other and unspecified urinary organs – Site unspecifiedNotes for 189
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 189 or the headings above it.
Where 189 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of genitourinary organs (179 – 189.9)
- 3Valid code 189Malignant neoplasm of kidney and other and unspecified urinary 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 189 mean?
189 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of kidney and other and unspecified urinary organs” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 189 in the BC MSP list?
189 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of genitourinary organs (179 – 189.9).
What coding notes apply to 189?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 189 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.