472 BC MSP code: Chronic pharyngitis and nasopharyngitis
472 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Chronic pharyngitis and nasopharyngitis” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
472Chronic pharyngitis and nasopharyngitis
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 472
472 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 472
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 472 or the headings above it.
Where 472 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the respiratory system
- 2SubsectionOther diseases of upper respiratory tract (470 – 478.9)
- 3Valid code 472Chronic pharyngitis and nasopharyngitis
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 472 mean?
472 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Chronic pharyngitis and nasopharyngitis” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 472 in the BC MSP list?
472 is listed under Diseases of the respiratory system, Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (470 – 478.9).
What coding notes apply to 472?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 472 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.