550.0 BC MSP code: Inguinal hernia, with gangrene
550.0 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Inguinal hernia, with gangrene” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
550.0Inguinal hernia, with gangrene
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
Notes for 550.0
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 550.0 or the headings above it.
Where 550.0 sits
- 1Valid code 550Inguinal hernia
- 2Valid code 550.0Inguinal hernia, with gangrene
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 550.0 mean?
550.0 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Inguinal hernia, with gangrene” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 550.0 in BC MSP?
550.0 sits under 550 Inguinal hernia.
What coding notes apply to 550.0?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 550.0 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.