512 BC MSP code: Pneumothorax
512 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Pneumothorax” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
512Pneumothorax
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
Notes for 512
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 512 or the headings above it.
Where 512 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the respiratory system
- 2SubsectionOther diseases of respiratory system (510 – 519.9)
- 3Valid code 512Pneumothorax
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 512 mean?
512 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Pneumothorax” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 512 in the BC MSP list?
512 is listed under Diseases of the respiratory system, Other diseases of respiratory system (510 – 519.9).
What coding notes apply to 512?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 512 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.