522 BC MSP code: Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues
522 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
522Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 522
522 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
522.0Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues – Pulpitis522.1Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues – Necrosis of the pulp522.2Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues – Pulp degeneration522.3Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues – Abnormal hard tissue formation in pulp522.4Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues – Acute apical periodontitis of pulpal origin522.5Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues – Periapical abscess without sinus522.6Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues – Chronic apical periodontitis522.7Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues – Periapical abscess with sinus522.8Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues – Radicular cyst522.9Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues – Other and unspecifiedNotes for 522
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 522 or the headings above it.
Where 522 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the digestive system
- 2SubsectionDiseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws (520 - 529.9)
- 3Valid code 522Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues
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 522 mean?
522 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 522 in the BC MSP list?
522 is listed under Diseases of the digestive system, Diseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws (520 - 529.9).
What coding notes apply to 522?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 522 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.