529 BC MSP code: Diseases and other conditions of the tongue
529 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Diseases and other conditions of the tongue” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
529Diseases and other conditions of the tongue
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 529
529 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
529.0Diseases and other conditions of the tongue – Glossitis529.1Diseases and other conditions of the tongue – Geographic tongue529.2Diseases and other conditions of the tongue – Median rhomboid glossitis529.3Diseases and other conditions of the tongue – Hypertrophy of tongue papillae529.4Diseases and other conditions of the tongue – Atrophy of tongue papillae529.5Diseases and other conditions of the tongue – Plicated tongue529.6Diseases and other conditions of the tongue – Glossodynia529.8Diseases and other conditions of the tongue – Other conditions of the tongue529.9Diseases and other conditions of the tongue – UnspecifiedNotes for 529
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 529 or the headings above it.
Where 529 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the digestive system
- 2SubsectionDiseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws (520 - 529.9)
- 3Valid code 529Diseases and other conditions of the tongue
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 529 mean?
529 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Diseases and other conditions of the tongue” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 529 in the BC MSP list?
529 is listed under Diseases of the digestive system, Diseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws (520 - 529.9).
What coding notes apply to 529?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 529 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.