944 BC MSP code: Burn of wrist(s) and hand(s)
944 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Burn of wrist(s) and hand(s)” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
944Burn of wrist(s) and hand(s)
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 944
944 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
944.0Burn of wrist(s) and hand(s) – Unspecified degree944.1Burn of wrist(s) and hand(s) – Erythema (first degree)944.2Burn of wrist(s) and hand(s) – Blisters, epidermal loss (second degree)944.3Burn of wrist(s) and hand(s) – Full-thickness skin loss (third degree NOS)944.4Burn of wrist(s) and hand(s) – Deep necrosis of underlying tissues (deep third degree)Notes for 944
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 944 or the headings above it.
Where 944 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionBurns (940 – 949.9)
- 3Valid code 944Burn of wrist(s) and hand(s)
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 944 mean?
944 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Burn of wrist(s) and hand(s)” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 944 in the BC MSP list?
944 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Burns (940 – 949.9).
What coding notes apply to 944?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 944 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.