305 BC MSP code: Nondependent abuse of drugs
305 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Nondependent abuse of drugs” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
305Nondependent abuse of drugs
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 305
305 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
305.0Nondependent abuse of drugs – Alcohol305.1Nondependent abuse of drugs – Tobacco305.2Nondependent abuse of drugs – Cannabis305.3Nondependent abuse of drugs – Hallucinogens305.4Nondependent abuse of drugs – Barbiturates and tranquillizers305.5Nondependent abuse of drugs – Morphine type305.6Nondependent abuse of drugs – Cocaine type305.7Nondependent abuse of drugs – Amphetamine type305.8Nondependent abuse of drugs – Antidepressants305.9Nondependent abuse of drugs – Other, mixed or unspecifiedNotes for 305
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 305 or the headings above it.
Where 305 sits
- 1SectionMental disorders
- 2SubsectionNeurotic disorders, personality disorders and other nonpsychotic mental disorders (300 – 316)
- 3Valid code 305Nondependent abuse of drugs
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 305 mean?
305 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Nondependent abuse of drugs” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 305 in the BC MSP list?
305 is listed under Mental disorders, Neurotic disorders, personality disorders and other nonpsychotic mental disorders (300 – 316).
What coding notes apply to 305?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 305 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.