191 BC MSP code: Malignant neoplasm of brain
191 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of brain” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
191Malignant neoplasm of brain
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 191
191 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
191.0Malignant neoplasm of brain – Cerebrum, except lobes and ventricles191.1Malignant neoplasm of brain – Frontal lobe191.2Malignant neoplasm of brain – Temporal lobe191.3Malignant neoplasm of brain – Parietal lobe191.4Malignant neoplasm of brain – Occipital lobe191.5Malignant neoplasm of brain – Ventricle191.6Malignant neoplasm of brain – Cerebellum191.7Malignant neoplasm of brain – Brain stem191.8Malignant neoplasm of brain – Other191.9Malignant neoplasm of brain – Brain, unspecifiedNotes for 191
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 191 or the headings above it.
Where 191 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of other and unspecified sites (190 – 199.1)
- 3Valid code 191Malignant neoplasm of brain
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 191 mean?
191 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Malignant neoplasm of brain” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 191 in the BC MSP list?
191 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified sites (190 – 199.1).
What coding notes apply to 191?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 191 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.