820 BC MSP code: Fracture of neck of femur
820 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Fracture of neck of femur” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
820Fracture of neck of femur
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 820
820 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
820.0Fracture of neck of femur – Transcervical fracture, closed820.1Fracture of neck of femur – Transcervical fracture, open820.2Fracture of neck of femur – Pertrochanteric fracture, closed820.3Fracture of neck of femur – Pertrochanteric fracture, open820.8Fracture of neck of femur – Unspecified part, closed820.9Fracture of neck of femur – Unspecified part, openNotes for 820
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 820 or the headings above it.
Where 820 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionFracture of lower limb (820 – 829.1)
- 3Valid code 820Fracture of neck of femur
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 820 mean?
820 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Fracture of neck of femur” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 820 in the BC MSP list?
820 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Fracture of lower limb (820 – 829.1).
What coding notes apply to 820?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 820 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.