490 BC MSP code: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
490 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
490Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
Notes for 490
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 490 or the headings above it.
Where 490 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the respiratory system
- 2SubsectionChronic obstructive pulmonary disease and allied conditions (490 – 496)
- 3Valid code 490Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
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 490 mean?
490 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 490 in the BC MSP list?
490 is listed under Diseases of the respiratory system, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and allied conditions (490 – 496).
What coding notes apply to 490?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 490 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.