477 BC MSP code: Allergic rhinitis

477 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Allergic rhinitis” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.

Official description

477

Allergic rhinitis

BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia

More specific than 477

477 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.

Notes for 477

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 477 or the headings above it.

Where 477 sits

  1. 1SectionDiseases of the respiratory system
  2. 2SubsectionOther diseases of upper respiratory tract (470 – 478.9)
  3. 3Valid code 477Allergic rhinitis

Source and release

Data release
BC MSP · September 2026
Effective date
Sep 11, 2026

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 477 mean?

477 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Allergic rhinitis” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.

Where is 477 in the BC MSP list?

477 is listed under Diseases of the respiratory system, Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (470 – 478.9).

What coding notes apply to 477?

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 477 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.