949 BC MSP code: Burn, unspecified
949 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Burn, unspecified” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
949Burn, unspecified
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 949
949 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
949.0Burn, unspecified – Unspecified degree949.1Burn, unspecified – Erythema (first degree)949.2Burn, unspecified – Blisters, epidermal loss (second degree)949.3Burn, unspecified – Full-thickness skin loss (third degree NOS)949.4Burn, unspecified – Deep necrosis of underlying tissues (deep third degree)Notes for 949
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 949 or the headings above it.
Where 949 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionBurns (940 – 949.9)
- 3Valid code 949Burn, unspecified
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 949 mean?
949 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Burn, unspecified” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 949 in the BC MSP list?
949 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Burns (940 – 949.9).
What coding notes apply to 949?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 949 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.