993 BC MSP code: Effects of air pressure
993 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Effects of air pressure” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
993Effects of air pressure
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than 993
993 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
993.0Effects of air pressure – Barotrauma, otitic993.1Effects of air pressure – Barotrauma, sinus993.2Effects of air pressure – Other and unspecified effects of high altitude993.3Effects of air pressure – Caisson disease993.4Effects of air pressure caused by explosion993.8Effects of air pressure – Other993.9Effects of air pressure – UnspecifiedNotes for 993
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 993 or the headings above it.
Where 993 sits
- 1SectionInjury and poisoning
- 2SubsectionOther and unspecified effects of external causes (990 - 995.8)
- 3Valid code 993Effects of air pressure
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 993 mean?
993 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Effects of air pressure” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is 993 in the BC MSP list?
993 is listed under Injury and poisoning, Other and unspecified effects of external causes (990 - 995.8).
What coding notes apply to 993?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 993 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.