943 BC MSP code: Burn of upper limb, except wrist and hand
943 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Burn of upper limb, except wrist and hand” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
943Burn of upper limb, except wrist and hand
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 943
943 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
943.0Burn of upper limb, except wrist and hand – Unspecified degree943.1Burn of upper limb, except wrist and hand – Erythema (first degree)943.2Burn of upper limb, except wrist and hand – Blisters, epidermal loss (second degree)943.3Burn of upper limb, except wrist and hand – Full-thickness skin loss (third degree NOS)943.4Burn of upper limb, except wrist and hand – Deep necrosis of underlying tissues (deep third degree)Notes for 943
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 943 or the headings above it.
Where 943 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionBurns (940 – 949.9)
- 3Valid code 943Burn of upper limb, except wrist and hand
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 943 mean?
943 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Burn of upper limb, except wrist and hand” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 943 in the BC MSP list?
943 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Burns (940 – 949.9).
What coding notes apply to 943?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 943 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.