821 BC MSP code: Fracture of other and unspecified parts of femur
821 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Fracture of other and unspecified parts of femur” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
821Fracture of other and unspecified parts of femur
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 821
821 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
821.0Fracture of other and unspecified parts of femur – Shaft or unspecified part, closed821.1Fracture of other and unspecified parts of femur – Shaft or unspecified part, open821.2Fracture of other and unspecified parts of femur – Lower end, closed821.3Fracture of other and unspecified parts of femur – Lower end, openNotes for 821
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 821 or the headings above it.
Where 821 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionFracture of lower limb (820 – 829.1)
- 3Valid code 821Fracture of other and unspecified parts 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 821 mean?
821 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Fracture of other and unspecified parts of femur” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 821 in the BC MSP list?
821 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Fracture of lower limb (820 – 829.1).
What coding notes apply to 821?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 821 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.