853 BC MSP code: Other and unspecified intracranial haemorrhage following injury
853 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other and unspecified intracranial haemorrhage following injury” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
853Other and unspecified intracranial haemorrhage following injury
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 853
853 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 853
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 853 or the headings above it.
Where 853 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionIntracranial injury excluding those with skull fractures (850 – 854.1)
- 3Valid code 853Other and unspecified intracranial haemorrhage following injury
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 853 mean?
853 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Other and unspecified intracranial haemorrhage following injury” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 853 in the BC MSP list?
853 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Intracranial injury excluding those with skull fractures (850 – 854.1).
What coding notes apply to 853?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 853 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.