879 BC MSP code: Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs
879 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
879Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 879
879 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
879.0Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs – Breast, without mention of complication879.1Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs – Breast, complicated879.2Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs – Abdominal wall, anterior, without mention of complication879.3Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs – Abdominal wall, anterior, complicated879.4Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs – Abdominal wall, lateral, without mention of complication879.5Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs – Abdominal wall, lateral, complicated879.6Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs – Other and unspecified parts of trunk, without mention of complication879.7Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs – Other and unspecified parts of trunk, complicated879.8Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs – Open wound(s) (multiple) of unspecified site(s) without mention of complication879.9Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs – Open wound(s) (multiple) of unspecified site(s), complicatedNotes for 879
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 879 or the headings above it.
Where 879 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionOpen wound of head, neck and trunk (870- 879.9)
- 3Valid code 879Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs
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 879 mean?
879 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Open wound of other and unspecified sites, except limbs” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 879 in the BC MSP list?
879 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Open wound of head, neck and trunk (870- 879.9).
What coding notes apply to 879?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 879 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.