197 BC MSP code: Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems
197 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
197Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 197
197 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
197.0Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems – Lung197.1Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems – Mediastinum197.2Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems – Pleura197.3Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems – Other respiratory organs197.4Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems – Small intestine, including duodenum197.5Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems – Large intestine and rectum197.6Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems – Retroperitoneum and peritoneum197.7Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems – Liver197.8Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems – Other digestive organsNotes for 197
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 197 or the headings above it.
Where 197 sits
- 1SectionNeoplasms
- 2SubsectionMalignant neoplasm of other and unspecified sites (190 – 199.1)
- 3Valid code 197Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems
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 197 mean?
197 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 197 in the BC MSP list?
197 is listed under Neoplasms, Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified sites (190 – 199.1).
What coding notes apply to 197?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 197 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.