946 BC MSP code: Burns of multiple specified sites
946 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Burns of multiple specified sites” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
946Burns of multiple specified sites
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 946
946 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
946.0Burns of multiple specified sites – Unspecified degree946.1Burns of multiple specified sites – Erythema (first degree)946.2Burns of multiple specified sites – Blisters, epidermal loss (second degree)946.3Burns of multiple specified sites – Full-thickness skin loss (third degree NOS)946.4Burns of multiple specified sites – Deep necrosis of underlying tissues (deep third degree)Notes for 946
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 946 or the headings above it.
Where 946 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionBurns (940 – 949.9)
- 3Valid code 946Burns of multiple specified sites
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 946 mean?
946 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Burns of multiple specified sites” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 946 in the BC MSP list?
946 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Burns (940 – 949.9).
What coding notes apply to 946?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 946 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.