518 BC MSP code: Other diseases of lung
518 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other diseases of lung” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
518Other diseases of lung
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 518
518 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
518.0Other diseases of lung – Pulmonary collapse518.1Other diseases of lung – Interstitial emphysema518.2Other diseases of lung – Compensatory emphysema518.3Other diseases of lung – Pulmonary eosinophilia518.4Other diseases of lung – Acute oedema of lung, unspecified518.5Other diseases of lung – Pulmonary insufficiency following trauma and surgery518.8Other diseases of lung, not elsewhere classifiedNotes for 518
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 518 or the headings above it.
Where 518 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the respiratory system
- 2SubsectionOther diseases of respiratory system (510 – 519.9)
- 3Valid code 518Other diseases of lung
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 518 mean?
518 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other diseases of lung” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 518 in the BC MSP list?
518 is listed under Diseases of the respiratory system, Other diseases of respiratory system (510 – 519.9).
What coding notes apply to 518?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 518 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.