681 BC MSP code: Cellulitis and abscess of finger and toe

681 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Cellulitis and abscess of finger and toe” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.

Official description

681

Cellulitis and abscess of finger and toe

BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia

More specific than 681

681 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.

Notes for 681

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 681 or the headings above it.

Where 681 sits

  1. 1SectionDiseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissues
  2. 2SubsectionInfections of skin and subcutaneous tissue (680 – 686.9)
  3. 3Valid code 681Cellulitis and abscess of finger and toe

Source and release

Data release
BC MSP · September 2026
Effective date
Sep 11, 2026

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 681 mean?

681 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Cellulitis and abscess of finger and toe” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.

Where is 681 in the BC MSP list?

681 is listed under Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, Infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue (680 – 686.9).

What coding notes apply to 681?

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 681 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.