460 BC MSP code: Acute nasopharyngitis (common cold)
460 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Acute nasopharyngitis (common cold)” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
460Acute nasopharyngitis (common cold)
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
Notes for 460
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 460 or the headings above it.
Where 460 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the respiratory system
- 2SubsectionAcute respiratory infections (460 – 466.1)
- 3Valid code 460Acute nasopharyngitis (common cold)
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 460 mean?
460 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Acute nasopharyngitis (common cold)” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 460 in the BC MSP list?
460 is listed under Diseases of the respiratory system, Acute respiratory infections (460 – 466.1).
What coding notes apply to 460?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 460 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.