480 BC MSP code: Viral pneumonia
480 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Viral pneumonia” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
480Viral pneumonia
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 480
480 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 480
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 480 or the headings above it.
Where 480 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the respiratory system
- 2SubsectionPneumonia and influenza (480 – 487.8)
- 3Valid code 480Viral pneumonia
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 480 mean?
480 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Viral pneumonia” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 480 in the BC MSP list?
480 is listed under Diseases of the respiratory system, Pneumonia and influenza (480 – 487.8).
What coding notes apply to 480?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 480 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.