872 BC MSP code: Open wound of ear
872 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Open wound of ear” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
872Open wound of ear
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 872
872 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
872.0Open wound of ear – External ear, without mention of complication872.1Open wound of ear – External ear, complicated872.6Open wound of ear – Other specified parts, without mention of complication872.7Open wound of ear – Other specified parts, complicated872.8Open wound of ear – Part unspecified, without mention of complication872.9Open wound of ear – Part unspecified, complicatedNotes for 872
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 872 or the headings above it.
Where 872 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionOpen wound of head, neck and trunk (870- 879.9)
- 3Valid code 872Open wound of ear
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 872 mean?
872 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Open wound of ear” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 872 in the BC MSP list?
872 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Open wound of head, neck and trunk (870- 879.9).
What coding notes apply to 872?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 872 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.