786 BC MSP code: Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms
786 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
786Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 786
786 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
786.0Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms – Dyspnoea and respiratory abnormalities786.1Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms – Stridor786.2Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms – Cough786.3Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms – Haemoptysis786.4Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms – Abnormal sputum786.5Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms – Chest pain786.6Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms – Swelling, mass or lump in chest786.7Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms – Abnormal chest sounds786.8Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms – Hiccough786.9Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms – OtherNotes for 786
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 786 or the headings above it.
Where 786 sits
- 1SectionSymptoms, signs and ill-defined conditions
- 2SubsectionSymptoms (780 – 789.9)
- 3Valid code 786Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms
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 786 mean?
786 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 786 in the BC MSP list?
786 is listed under Symptoms, signs and ill-defined conditions, Symptoms (780 – 789.9).
What coding notes apply to 786?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 786 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.