740 BC MSP code: Anencephalus and similar anomalies

740 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Anencephalus and similar anomalies” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.

Official description

740

Anencephalus and similar anomalies

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

More specific than 740

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

Notes for 740

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 740 or the headings above it.

Where 740 sits

  1. 1SectionCongenital anomalies
  2. 2SubsectionCongenital anomalies (740 – 759.9)
  3. 3Valid code 740Anencephalus and similar anomalies

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 740 mean?

740 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Anencephalus and similar anomalies” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.

Where is 740 in the BC MSP list?

740 is listed under Congenital anomalies, Congenital anomalies (740 – 759.9).

What coding notes apply to 740?

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 740 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.