524 BC MSP code: Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion
524 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
524Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 524
524 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
524.0Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion – Major anomalies of jaw size524.1Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion – Anomalies of relationship of jaw to cranial base524.2Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion – Anomalies of dental arch relationship524.3Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion – Anomalies of tooth position524.4Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion – Malocclusion, unspecified524.5Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion – Dentofacial functional abnormalities524.6Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion – Temporomandibular joint disorders524.8Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion – Other dentofacial anomalies524.9Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion – UnspecifiedNotes for 524
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 524 or the headings above it.
Where 524 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the digestive system
- 2SubsectionDiseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws (520 - 529.9)
- 3Valid code 524Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion
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 524 mean?
524 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Dentofacial anomalies, including malocclusion” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 524 in the BC MSP list?
524 is listed under Diseases of the digestive system, Diseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws (520 - 529.9).
What coding notes apply to 524?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 524 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.