891 BC MSP code: Open wound of knee, leg (except thigh) and ankle
891 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Open wound of knee, leg (except thigh) and ankle” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
891Open wound of knee, leg (except thigh) and ankle
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 891
891 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
Notes for 891
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 891 or the headings above it.
Where 891 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionOpen wounds of lower limb (890 – 897.7)
- 3Valid code 891Open wound of knee, leg (except thigh) and ankle
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 891 mean?
891 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Open wound of knee, leg (except thigh) and ankle” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 891 in the BC MSP list?
891 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Open wounds of lower limb (890 – 897.7).
What coding notes apply to 891?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 891 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.