590 BC MSP code: Infections of kidney
590 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Infections of kidney” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
590Infections of kidney
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 590
590 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
590.0Infections of kidney – Chronic pyelonephritis and chronic pyonephrosis590.1Infections of kidney – Acute pyelonephritis and acute pyonephrosis590.2Infections of kidney – Renal and perinephric abscess590.3Infections of kidney – Pyeloureteritis cystica590.8Infections of kidney – Pyelonephritis or pyonephrosis, not specified as acute or chronic590.9Infection of kidney, unspecifiedNotes for 590
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 590 or the headings above it.
Where 590 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the genitourinary system
- 2SubsectionOther diseases of the urinary system (590 – 599.9)
- 3Valid code 590Infections of kidney
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 590 mean?
590 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Infections of kidney” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 590 in the BC MSP list?
590 is listed under Diseases of the genitourinary system, Other diseases of the urinary system (590 – 599.9).
What coding notes apply to 590?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 590 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.