388 BC MSP code: Other disorders of ear
388 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other disorders of ear” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
388Other disorders of ear
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 388
388 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
388.0Other disorders of ear – Degenerative and vascular disorders of ear388.1Other disorders of ear – Noise effects on inner ear388.2Other disorders of ear – Sudden hearing loss, unspecified388.3Other disorders of ear – Tinnitus388.4Other disorders of ear – Other abnormal auditory perception388.5Other disorders of ear – Disorders of acoustic nerve388.6Other disorders of ear – Otorrhoea388.7Other disorders of ear – Otalgia388.8Other disorders of ear – Other388.9Other disorders of ear – UnspecifiedNotes for 388
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 388 or the headings above it.
Where 388 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of nervous system and sense organs
- 2SubsectionDisorders of ear and mastoid process (380 – 389.9)
- 3Valid code 388Other disorders of ear
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 388 mean?
388 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other disorders of ear” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 388 in the BC MSP list?
388 is listed under Diseases of nervous system and sense organs, Disorders of ear and mastoid process (380 – 389.9).
What coding notes apply to 388?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 388 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.