798.2 BC MSP code: Sudden death, cause unknown – Death occurring in less than 24 hours from onset of symptoms, not otherwise explained
798.2 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Sudden death, cause unknown – Death occurring in less than 24 hours from onset of symptoms, not otherwise explained” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
798.2Sudden death, cause unknown – Death occurring in less than 24 hours from onset of symptoms, not otherwise explained
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
Notes for 798.2
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 798.2 or the headings above it.
Where 798.2 sits
- 1Valid code 798Sudden death, cause unknown
- 2Valid code 798.2Sudden death, cause unknown – Death occurring in less than 24 hours from onset of symptoms, not otherwise explained
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 798.2 mean?
798.2 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Sudden death, cause unknown – Death occurring in less than 24 hours from onset of symptoms, not otherwise explained” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 798.2 in BC MSP?
798.2 sits under 798 Sudden death, cause unknown.
What coding notes apply to 798.2?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 798.2 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.