977 BC MSP code: Poisoning by other and unspecified drugs and medicaments
977 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Poisoning by other and unspecified drugs and medicaments” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
977Poisoning by other and unspecified drugs and medicaments
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 977
977 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
977.0Poisoning by other and unspecified drugs and medicaments – Dietetics977.1Poisoning by other and unspecified drugs and medicaments – Lipotropic drugs977.2Poisoning by other and unspecified drugs and medicaments – Antidotes and chelating agents, not elsewhere classified977.3Poisoning by other and unspecified drugs and medicaments – Alcohol deterrents977.4Poisoning by other and unspecified drugs and medicaments – Pharmaceutical excipients977.8Poisoning by other and unspecified drugs and medicaments – Other drugs and medicaments977.9Poisoning by other and unspecified drugs and medicaments – Unspecified drug or medicamentNotes for 977
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 977 or the headings above it.
Where 977 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionPoisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (960 - 979.9)
- 3Valid code 977Poisoning by other and unspecified drugs and medicaments
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 977 mean?
977 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Poisoning by other and unspecified drugs and medicaments” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 977 in the BC MSP list?
977 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Poisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (960 - 979.9).
What coding notes apply to 977?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 977 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.