874.4 BC MSP code: Open wound of neck – Pharynx, without mention of complication

874.4 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Open wound of neck – Pharynx, without mention of complication” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.

Official description

874.4

Open wound of neck – Pharynx, without mention of complication

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

Notes for 874.4

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 874.4 or the headings above it.

Where 874.4 sits

  1. 1Valid code 874Open wound of neck
  2. 2Valid code 874.4Open wound of neck – Pharynx, without mention of complication

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 874.4 mean?

874.4 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Open wound of neck – Pharynx, without mention of complication” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.

Where is 874.4 in BC MSP?

874.4 sits under 874 Open wound of neck.

What coding notes apply to 874.4?

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 874.4 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.