948 BC MSP code: Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved
948 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
948Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 948
948 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
948.0Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved – Less than 10% of body surface948.1Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved – 10-19%948.2Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved – 20-29%948.3Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved – 30-39%948.4Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved – 40-49%948.5Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved – 50-59%948.6Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved – 60-69%948.7Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved – 70-79%948.8Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved – 80-89%948.9Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved – 90% or moreNotes for 948
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 948 or the headings above it.
Where 948 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionBurns (940 – 949.9)
- 3Valid code 948Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved
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 948 mean?
948 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 948 in the BC MSP list?
948 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Burns (940 – 949.9).
What coding notes apply to 948?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 948 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.