838 BC MSP code: Dislocation of foot
838 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Dislocation of foot” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
838Dislocation of foot
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 838
838 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 838
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 838 or the headings above it.
Where 838 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionDislocation (830 – 839.9)
- 3Valid code 838Dislocation of foot
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 838 mean?
838 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Dislocation of foot” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 838 in the BC MSP list?
838 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Dislocation (830 – 839.9).
What coding notes apply to 838?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 838 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.