597 BC MSP code: Urethritis, not sexually transmitted, and urethral syndrome
597 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Urethritis, not sexually transmitted, and urethral syndrome” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
597Urethritis, not sexually transmitted, and urethral syndrome
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 597
597 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 597
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 597 or the headings above it.
Where 597 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the genitourinary system
- 2SubsectionOther diseases of the urinary system (590 – 599.9)
- 3Valid code 597Urethritis, not sexually transmitted, and urethral syndrome
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 597 mean?
597 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Urethritis, not sexually transmitted, and urethral syndrome” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 597 in the BC MSP list?
597 is listed under Diseases of the genitourinary system, Other diseases of the urinary system (590 – 599.9).
What coding notes apply to 597?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 597 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.