968 BC MSP code: Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants
968 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
968Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 968
968 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
968.0Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants – Central nervous system muscle-tone depressants968.1Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants – Halothane968.2Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants – Other gaseous anaesthetics968.3Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants – Intravenous anaesthetics968.4Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants – Other and unspecified general anaesthetics968.5Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants – Surface and infiltration anaesthetics968.6Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants – Peripheral nerve- and plexus-blocking anaesthetics968.7Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants – Spinal anaesthetics968.9Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants – Other and unspecified local anaestheticsNotes for 968
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 968 or the headings above it.
Where 968 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionPoisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (960 - 979.9)
- 3Valid code 968Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants
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 968 mean?
968 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 968 in the BC MSP list?
968 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Poisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (960 - 979.9).
What coding notes apply to 968?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 968 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.