285 BC MSP code: Other and unspecified anaemias
285 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other and unspecified anaemias” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
285Other and unspecified anaemias
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 285
285 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 285
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 285 or the headings above it.
Where 285 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the blood and blood forming organs
- 2SubsectionDiseases of blood and blood forming organs (280 – 289.9)
- 3Valid code 285Other and unspecified anaemias
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 285 mean?
285 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other and unspecified anaemias” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 285 in the BC MSP list?
285 is listed under Diseases of the blood and blood forming organs, Diseases of blood and blood forming organs (280 – 289.9).
What coding notes apply to 285?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 285 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.