303 BC MSP code: Alcohol dependence syndrome
303 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Alcohol dependence syndrome” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
303Alcohol dependence syndrome
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
Notes for 303
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 303 or the headings above it.
Where 303 sits
- 1SectionMental disorders
- 2SubsectionNeurotic disorders, personality disorders and other nonpsychotic mental disorders (300 – 316)
- 3Valid code 303Alcohol dependence syndrome
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 303 mean?
303 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Alcohol dependence syndrome” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 303 in the BC MSP list?
303 is listed under Mental disorders, Neurotic disorders, personality disorders and other nonpsychotic mental disorders (300 – 316).
What coding notes apply to 303?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 303 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.