542 BC MSP code: Other appendicitis
542 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other appendicitis” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
542Other appendicitis
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
Notes for 542
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 542 or the headings above it.
Where 542 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the digestive system
- 2SubsectionAppendicitis (540 – 543)
- 3Valid code 542Other 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 542 mean?
542 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other appendicitis” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 542 in the BC MSP list?
542 is listed under Diseases of the digestive system, Appendicitis (540 – 543).
What coding notes apply to 542?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 542 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.