401 BC MSP code: Essential hypertension
401 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Essential hypertension” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
401Essential hypertension
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 401
401 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 401
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 401 or the headings above it.
Where 401 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the circulatory system
- 2SubsectionHypertensive disease (401 – 405.9)
- 3Valid code 401Essential hypertension
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 401 mean?
401 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Essential hypertension” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 401 in the BC MSP list?
401 is listed under Diseases of the circulatory system, Hypertensive disease (401 – 405.9).
What coding notes apply to 401?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 401 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.