973.1 BC MSP code: Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system – Irritant cathartics
973.1 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system – Irritant cathartics” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
973.1Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system – Irritant cathartics
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
Notes for 973.1
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 973.1 or the headings above it.
Where 973.1 sits
- 1Valid code 973Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system
- 2Valid code 973.1Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system – Irritant cathartics
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 973.1 mean?
973.1 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system – Irritant cathartics” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 973.1 in BC MSP?
973.1 sits under 973 Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system.
What coding notes apply to 973.1?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 973.1 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.
Codes beside 973.1
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