557 BC MSP code: Vascular insufficiency of intestine
557 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Vascular insufficiency of intestine” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
557Vascular insufficiency of intestine
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 557
557 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 557
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 557 or the headings above it.
Where 557 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the digestive system
- 2SubsectionNoninfective enteritis and colitis (555 – 558)
- 3Valid code 557Vascular insufficiency of intestine
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 557 mean?
557 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Vascular insufficiency of intestine” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 557 in the BC MSP list?
557 is listed under Diseases of the digestive system, Noninfective enteritis and colitis (555 – 558).
What coding notes apply to 557?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 557 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.