578 BC MSP code: Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
578 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Gastrointestinal haemorrhage” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
578Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 578
578 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 578
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 578 or the headings above it.
Where 578 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the digestive system
- 2SubsectionOther diseases of digestive system (570 – 579.9)
- 3Valid code 578Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
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 578 mean?
578 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Gastrointestinal haemorrhage” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 578 in the BC MSP list?
578 is listed under Diseases of the digestive system, Other diseases of digestive system (570 – 579.9).
What coding notes apply to 578?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 578 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.