540 BC MSP code: Acute appendicitis
540 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Acute appendicitis” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
540Acute appendicitis
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 540
540 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 540
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 540 or the headings above it.
Where 540 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the digestive system
- 2SubsectionAppendicitis (540 – 543)
- 3Valid code 540Acute appendicitis
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 540 mean?
540 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Acute appendicitis” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 540 in the BC MSP list?
540 is listed under Diseases of the digestive system, Appendicitis (540 – 543).
What coding notes apply to 540?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 540 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.