493 BC MSP code: Asthma
493 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Asthma” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
493Asthma
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 493
493 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 493
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 493 or the headings above it.
Where 493 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the respiratory system
- 2SubsectionChronic obstructive pulmonary disease and allied conditions (490 – 496)
- 3Valid code 493Asthma
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 493 mean?
493 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Asthma” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 493 in the BC MSP list?
493 is listed under Diseases of the respiratory system, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and allied conditions (490 – 496).
What coding notes apply to 493?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 493 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.