972 BC MSP code: Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system
972 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
972Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 972
972 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
972.0Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system – Cardiac rhythm regulators972.1Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system – Cardiotonic glycosides and drugs of similar action972.2Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system – Antilipaemic and antiarteriosclerotic drugs972.3Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system – Ganglion-blocking agents972.4Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system – Coronary vasodilators972.5Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system – Other vasodilators972.6Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system – Other antihypertensive agents972.7Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system – Antivaricose drugs, including sclerosing agents972.8Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system – Capillary-active drugs972.9Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system – Other and unspecifiedNotes for 972
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 972 or the headings above it.
Where 972 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionPoisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (960 - 979.9)
- 3Valid code 972Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular 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 972 mean?
972 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cariovascular system” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 972 in the BC MSP list?
972 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Poisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (960 - 979.9).
What coding notes apply to 972?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 972 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.