704 BC MSP code: Diseases of hair and hair follicles
704 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Diseases of hair and hair follicles” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
704Diseases of hair and hair follicles
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 704
704 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
704.0Diseases of hair and hair follicles – Alopecia704.1Diseases of hair and hair follicles – Hirsutism704.2Diseases of hair and hair follicles – Abnormalities of the hair704.3Diseases of hair and hair follicles – Variations in hair colour704.8Other diseases of hair and hair follicles704.9Diseases of hair and hair follicles – UnspecifiedNotes for 704
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 704 or the headings above it.
Where 704 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissues
- 2SubsectionOther diseases of skin and subcutaneous tissue (700 – 709.9)
- 3Valid code 704Diseases of hair and hair follicles
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 704 mean?
704 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Diseases of hair and hair follicles” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 704 in the BC MSP list?
704 is listed under Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, Other diseases of skin and subcutaneous tissue (700 – 709.9).
What coding notes apply to 704?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 704 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.