771 BC MSP code: Infections specific to the perinatal period
771 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Infections specific to the perinatal period” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
771Infections specific to the perinatal period
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 771
771 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
771.0Infections specific to the perinatal period – Congenital rubella771.1Infections specific to the perinatal period – Congenital cytomegalovirus infection771.2Infections specific to the perinatal period – Other congenital infections771.3Infections specific to the perinatal period – Tetanus neonatorum771.4Infections specific to the perinatal period – Omphalitis of newborn771.5Infections specific to the perinatal period – Neonatal infective mastitis771.6Infections specific to the perinatal period – Neonatal conjunctivitis and dacryocystitis771.7Infections specific to the perinatal period – Neonatal candida infection771.8Other infection specific to the perinatal periodNotes for 771
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 771 or the headings above it.
Where 771 sits
- 1SectionCertain conditions originating in the perinatal period
- 2SubsectionCertain conditions originating in the perinatal period (760 – 779.9)
- 3Valid code 771Infections specific to the perinatal period
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 771 mean?
771 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Infections specific to the perinatal period” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 771 in the BC MSP list?
771 is listed under Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (760 – 779.9).
What coding notes apply to 771?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 771 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.