988 BC MSP code: Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food
988 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
988Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 988
988 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
988.0Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food – Fish and shellfish988.1Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food – Mushrooms988.2Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food – Berries and other plants988.8Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food – Other988.9Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food – UnspecifiedNotes for 988
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 988 or the headings above it.
Where 988 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionToxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedical as to source (980 – 995.8)
- 3Valid code 988Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food
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 988 mean?
988 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 988 in the BC MSP list?
988 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedical as to source (980 – 995.8).
What coding notes apply to 988?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 988 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.