318 BC MSP code: Other specified mental retardation
318 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other specified mental retardation” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
318Other specified mental retardation
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 318
318 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 318
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 318 or the headings above it.
Where 318 sits
- 1SectionMental disorders
- 2SubsectionMental retardation (317 – 319)
- 3Valid code 318Other specified mental retardation
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 318 mean?
318 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other specified mental retardation” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 318 in the BC MSP list?
318 is listed under Mental disorders, Mental retardation (317 – 319).
What coding notes apply to 318?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 318 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.