891.1 BC MSP code: Open wound of knee, leg (except thigh) and ankle – Complicated

891.1 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Open wound of knee, leg (except thigh) and ankle – Complicated” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.

Official description

891.1

Open wound of knee, leg (except thigh) and ankle – Complicated

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

Notes for 891.1

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 891.1 or the headings above it.

Where 891.1 sits

  1. 1Valid code 891Open wound of knee, leg (except thigh) and ankle
  2. 2Valid code 891.1Open wound of knee, leg (except thigh) and ankle – Complicated

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 891.1 mean?

891.1 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Open wound of knee, leg (except thigh) and ankle – Complicated” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.

Where is 891.1 in BC MSP?

891.1 sits under 891 Open wound of knee, leg (except thigh) and ankle.

What coding notes apply to 891.1?

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 891.1 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.