871.7 BC MSP code: Open wound of eyeball – Unspecified ocular penetration

871.7 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Open wound of eyeball – Unspecified ocular penetration” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.

Official description

871.7

Open wound of eyeball – Unspecified ocular penetration

BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia

Notes for 871.7

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 871.7 or the headings above it.

Where 871.7 sits

  1. 1Valid code 871Open wound of eyeball
  2. 2Valid code 871.7Open wound of eyeball – Unspecified ocular penetration

Source and release

Data release
BC MSP · September 2026
Effective date
Sep 11, 2026

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 871.7 mean?

871.7 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Open wound of eyeball – Unspecified ocular penetration” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.

Where is 871.7 in BC MSP?

871.7 sits under 871 Open wound of eyeball.

What coding notes apply to 871.7?

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 871.7 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.