971 BC MSP code: Poisoning by drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system
971 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Poisoning by drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
971Poisoning by drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 971
971 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
971.0Poisoning by drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system – Parasympathomimetics (cholinergics)971.1Poisoning by drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system – Parasympatholytics (anticholinergics and antimuscarinics) and spasmolytics971.2Poisoning by drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system – Sympathomimetics (adrenergics)971.3Poisoning by drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system – Sympatholytics (antiadrenergics)971.9Poisoning by drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system – UnspecifiedNotes for 971
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 971 or the headings above it.
Where 971 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionPoisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (960 - 979.9)
- 3Valid code 971Poisoning by drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system
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 971 mean?
971 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Poisoning by drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 971 in the BC MSP list?
971 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Poisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (960 - 979.9).
What coding notes apply to 971?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 971 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.