779 BC MSP code: Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period
779 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
779Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 779
779 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
779.0Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period – Convulsions in newborn779.1Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period – Other and unspecified cerebral irritability in newborn779.2Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period – Cerebral depression, coma and other abnormal cerebral signs779.3Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period – Feeding problems in newborn779.4Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period – Drug reactions and intoxications specific to newborn779.5Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period – Drug withdrawal syndrome in newborn779.6Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period – Termination of pregnancy (fetus)779.8Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period – Other779.9Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period – UnspecifiedNotes for 779
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 779 or the headings above it.
Where 779 sits
- 1SectionCertain conditions originating in the perinatal period
- 2SubsectionCertain conditions originating in the perinatal period (760 – 779.9)
- 3Valid code 779Other and ill-defined conditions originating in 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 779 mean?
779 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 779 in the BC MSP list?
779 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 779?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 779 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.