710 BC MSP code: Diffuse diseases of connective tissue
710 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Diffuse diseases of connective tissue” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
710Diffuse diseases of connective tissue
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 710
710 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
710.0Diffuse diseases of connective tissue – Systemic lupus erythematosus710.1Diffuse diseases of connective tissue – Systemic sclerosis710.2Diffuse diseases of connective tissue – Sicca syndrome710.3Diffuse diseases of connective tissue – Dermatomyositis710.4Diffuse diseases of connective tissue – Polymyositis710.8Diffuse diseases of connective tissue – Other710.9Diffuse diseases of connective tissue – UnspecifiedNotes for 710
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 710 or the headings above it.
Where 710 sits
- 1SectionDiseases of the muskuloskeletal system and connective tissue
- 2SubsectionArthropathies and related disorders (710 – 719.9)
- 3Valid code 710Diffuse diseases of connective tissue
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 710 mean?
710 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Diffuse diseases of connective tissue” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 710 in the BC MSP list?
710 is listed under Diseases of the muskuloskeletal system and connective tissue, Arthropathies and related disorders (710 – 719.9).
What coding notes apply to 710?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 710 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.