551.2 BC MSP code: Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene – Ventral (incisional), with gangrene

551.2 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene – Ventral (incisional), with gangrene” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.

Official description

551.2

Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene – Ventral (incisional), with gangrene

BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia

Notes for 551.2

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 551.2 or the headings above it.

Where 551.2 sits

  1. 1Valid code 551Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene
  2. 2Valid code 551.2Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene – Ventral (incisional), with gangrene

Source and release

Data release
BC MSP · September 2026
Effective date
Sep 11, 2026

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 551.2 mean?

551.2 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene – Ventral (incisional), with gangrene” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.

Where is 551.2 in BC MSP?

551.2 sits under 551 Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene.

What coding notes apply to 551.2?

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 551.2 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.