989.1 BC MSP code: Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – Strychnine and salts
989.1 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – Strychnine and salts” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
989.1Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – Strychnine and salts
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
Notes for 989.1
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 989.1 or the headings above it.
Where 989.1 sits
- 1Valid code 989Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source
- 2Valid code 989.1Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – Strychnine and salts
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 989.1 mean?
989.1 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source – Strychnine and salts” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 989.1 in BC MSP?
989.1 sits under 989 Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source.
What coding notes apply to 989.1?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 989.1 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 989.1
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