960 BC MSP code: Poisoning by antibiotics
960 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Poisoning by antibiotics” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
960Poisoning by antibiotics
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 960
960 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
960.0Poisoning by antibiotics – Penicillins960.1Poisoning by antibiotics – Antifungal antibiotics960.2Poisoning by antibiotics – Chloramphenicol group960.3Poisoning by antibiotics – Erythromycin and other macrolides960.4Poisoning by antibiotics – Tetracycline group960.5Poisoning by antibiotics – Cefalosporin group960.6Poisoning by antibiotics – Antimycobacterial antibiotics960.7Poisoning by antibiotics – Antineoplastic antibiotics960.8Poisoning by antibiotics – Other960.9Poisoning by antibiotics – UnspecifiedNotes for 960
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 960 or the headings above it.
Where 960 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionPoisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (960 - 979.9)
- 3Valid code 960Poisoning by antibiotics
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 960 mean?
960 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Poisoning by antibiotics” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 960 in the BC MSP list?
960 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Poisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (960 - 979.9).
What coding notes apply to 960?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 960 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.