513 BC MSP code: Abscess of lung and mediastinum

513 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Abscess of lung and mediastinum” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.

Official description

513

Abscess of lung and mediastinum

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

More specific than 513

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

Notes for 513

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 513 or the headings above it.

Where 513 sits

  1. 1SectionDiseases of the respiratory system
  2. 2SubsectionOther diseases of respiratory system (510 – 519.9)
  3. 3Valid code 513Abscess of lung and mediastinum

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 513 mean?

513 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Abscess of lung and mediastinum” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.

Where is 513 in the BC MSP list?

513 is listed under Diseases of the respiratory system, Other diseases of respiratory system (510 – 519.9).

What coding notes apply to 513?

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 513 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.