851 BC MSP code: Cerebral laceration and contusion
851 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Cerebral laceration and contusion” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
851Cerebral laceration and contusion
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 851
851 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 851
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 851 or the headings above it.
Where 851 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionIntracranial injury excluding those with skull fractures (850 – 854.1)
- 3Valid code 851Cerebral laceration and contusion
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 851 mean?
851 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Cerebral laceration and contusion” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 851 in the BC MSP list?
851 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Intracranial injury excluding those with skull fractures (850 – 854.1).
What coding notes apply to 851?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 851 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.