874 BC MSP code: Open wound of neck
874 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Open wound of neck” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
874Open wound of neck
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 874
874 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
874.0Open wound of neck – Larynx and trachea, without mention of complication874.1Open wound of neck – Larynx and trachea, complicated874.2Open wound of neck – Thyroid gland, without mention of complication874.3Open wound of neck – Thyroid gland, complicated874.4Open wound of neck – Pharynx, without mention of complication874.5Open wound of neck – Pharynx, complicated874.8Open wound of neck – Other and unspecified parts, without mention of complication874.9Open wound of neck – Other and unspecified parts, complicatedNotes for 874
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 874 or the headings above it.
Where 874 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionOpen wound of head, neck and trunk (870- 879.9)
- 3Valid code 874Open wound of neck
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 874 mean?
874 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Open wound of neck” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 874 in the BC MSP list?
874 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Open wound of head, neck and trunk (870- 879.9).
What coding notes apply to 874?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 874 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.