521 BC MSP code: Diseases of hard tissues of teeth
521 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Diseases of hard tissues of teeth” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
521Diseases of hard tissues of teeth
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 521
521 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
521.0Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Dental caries521.1Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Excessive attrition521.2Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Abrasion521.3Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Erosion521.4Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Pathological resorption521.5Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Hypercementosis521.6Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Ankylosis of teeth521.7Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – Posteruptive colour changes521.8Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth521.9Diseases of hard tissues of teeth – UnspecifiedNotes for 521
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 521 or the headings above it.
Where 521 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the digestive system
- 2SubsectionDiseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws (520 - 529.9)
- 3Valid code 521Diseases of hard tissues of teeth
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 521 mean?
521 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Diseases of hard tissues of teeth” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 521 in the BC MSP list?
521 is listed under Diseases of the digestive system, Diseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws (520 - 529.9).
What coding notes apply to 521?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 521 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.