842 BC MSP code: Sprains and strains of wrist and hand
842 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Sprains and strains of wrist and hand” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
842Sprains and strains of wrist and hand
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 842
842 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 842
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 842 or the headings above it.
Where 842 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionSprains and strains of joints and adjacent muscles (840 – 848.9)
- 3Valid code 842Sprains and strains of wrist and hand
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 842 mean?
842 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Sprains and strains of wrist and hand” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 842 in the BC MSP list?
842 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Sprains and strains of joints and adjacent muscles (840 – 848.9).
What coding notes apply to 842?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 842 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.