805.5 BC MSP code: Fracture of vertebral column without mention of spinal cord lesion – Lumbar, open

805.5 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Fracture of vertebral column without mention of spinal cord lesion – Lumbar, open” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.

Official description

805.5

Fracture of vertebral column without mention of spinal cord lesion – Lumbar, open

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

Notes for 805.5

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 805.5 or the headings above it.

Where 805.5 sits

  1. 1Valid code 805Fracture of vertebral column without mention of spinal cord lesion
  2. 2Valid code 805.5Fracture of vertebral column without mention of spinal cord lesion – Lumbar, open

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 805.5 mean?

805.5 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Fracture of vertebral column without mention of spinal cord lesion – Lumbar, open” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.

Where is 805.5 in BC MSP?

805.5 sits under 805 Fracture of vertebral column without mention of spinal cord lesion.

What coding notes apply to 805.5?

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 805.5 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.