983 BC MSP code: Toxic effect of corrosive aromatics, acids and caustic alkalis
983 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Toxic effect of corrosive aromatics, acids and caustic alkalis” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
983Toxic effect of corrosive aromatics, acids and caustic alkalis
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 983
983 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
983.0Toxic effect of corrosive aromatics, acids and caustic alkalis – Corrosive aromatics983.1Toxic effect of corrosive aromatics, acids and caustic alkalis – Acids983.2Toxic effect of corrosive aromatics, acids and caustic alkalis – Caustic alkalis983.9Toxic effect of corrosive aromatics, acids and caustic alkalis – Caustic, unspecifiedNotes for 983
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 983 or the headings above it.
Where 983 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionToxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedical as to source (980 – 995.8)
- 3Valid code 983Toxic effect of corrosive aromatics, acids and caustic alkalis
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 983 mean?
983 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Toxic effect of corrosive aromatics, acids and caustic alkalis” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 983 in the BC MSP list?
983 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedical as to source (980 – 995.8).
What coding notes apply to 983?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 983 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.