297 BC MSP code: Paranoid states
297 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Paranoid states” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
297Paranoid states
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 297
297 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 297
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 297 or the headings above it.
Where 297 sits
- 1SectionMental disorders
- 2SubsectionOther psychoses (295 – 299.9)
- 3Valid code 297Paranoid states
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 297 mean?
297 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Paranoid states” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 297 in the BC MSP list?
297 is listed under Mental disorders, Other psychoses (295 – 299.9).
What coding notes apply to 297?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 297 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.