553 BC MSP code: Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene
553 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
553Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 553
553 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
553.0Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene – Femoral553.1Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene – Umbilical553.2Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene – Ventral (incisional)553.3Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene – Diaphragmatic553.8Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene – Of other specified sites553.9Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene – Of unspecified siteNotes for 553
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 553 or the headings above it.
Where 553 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the digestive system
- 2SubsectionHernia of abdominal cavity (550 – 553.9)
- 3Valid code 553Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or 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 553 mean?
553 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 553 in the BC MSP list?
553 is listed under Diseases of the digestive system, Hernia of abdominal cavity (550 – 553.9).
What coding notes apply to 553?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 553 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.