682 BC MSP code: Other cellulitis and abscess
682 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other cellulitis and abscess” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
682Other cellulitis and abscess
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 682
682 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
682.0Other cellulitis and abscess – Face682.1Other cellulitis and abscess – Neck682.2Other cellulitis and abscess – Trunk682.3Other cellulitis and abscess – Upper arm and forearm682.4Other cellulitis and abscess – Hand, except fingers682.5Other cellulitis and abscess – Buttock682.6Other cellulitis and abscess – Leg, except foot682.7Other cellulitis and abscess – Foot, except toes682.8Other cellulitis and abscess – Other specified site682.9Other cellulitis and abscess – Unspecified siteNotes for 682
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 682 or the headings above it.
Where 682 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissues
- 2SubsectionInfections of skin and subcutaneous tissue (680 – 686.9)
- 3Valid code 682Other cellulitis and abscess
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 682 mean?
682 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other cellulitis and abscess” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 682 in the BC MSP list?
682 is listed under Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, Infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue (680 – 686.9).
What coding notes apply to 682?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 682 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.