551 BC MSP code: Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene
551 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
551Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 551
551 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
551.0Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene – Femoral, with gangrene551.1Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene – Umbilical, with gangrene551.2Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene – Ventral (incisional), with gangrene551.3Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene – Diaphragmatic, with gangrene551.8Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene – Of other specified sites, with gangrene551.9Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene – Of unspecified site, with gangreneNotes for 551
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 551 or the headings above it.
Where 551 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the digestive system
- 2SubsectionHernia of abdominal cavity (550 – 553.9)
- 3Valid code 551Other hernia of abdominal cavity, 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 551 mean?
551 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 551 in the BC MSP list?
551 is listed under Diseases of the digestive system, Hernia of abdominal cavity (550 – 553.9).
What coding notes apply to 551?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 551 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.