471 BC MSP code: Nasal polyps
471 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Nasal polyps” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
471Nasal polyps
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 471
471 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 471
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 471 or the headings above it.
Where 471 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the respiratory system
- 2SubsectionOther diseases of upper respiratory tract (470 – 478.9)
- 3Valid code 471Nasal polyps
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 471 mean?
471 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Nasal polyps” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 471 in the BC MSP list?
471 is listed under Diseases of the respiratory system, Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (470 – 478.9).
What coding notes apply to 471?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 471 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.