989 BC MSP code: Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source
989 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
989Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 989
989 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
989.0Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – Hydrocyanic acid and cyanides989.1Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – Strychnine and salts989.2Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – Chlorinated hydrocarbons989.3Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – Organophosphate and carbamate989.4Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – Other pesticides, not elsewhere classified989.5Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – Venom989.6Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – Soaps and detergents989.7Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – Aflatoxin and other mycotoxin (food contaminants)989.8Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – Other989.9Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – UnspecifiedNotes for 989
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 989 or the headings above it.
Where 989 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionToxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedical as to source (980 – 995.8)
- 3Valid code 989Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source
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 989 mean?
989 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 989 in the BC MSP list?
989 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedical as to source (980 – 995.8).
What coding notes apply to 989?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 989 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.