V16 BC MSP code: Family history of malignant neoplasm
V16 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Family history of malignant neoplasm” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
V16Family history of malignant neoplasm
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than V16
V16 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
V16.0Family history of malignant neoplasm – Gastrointestinal tractV16.1Family history of malignant neoplasm – Trachea, bronchus and lungV16.2Family history of malignant neoplasm – Other respiratory and intrathoracic organsV16.3Family history of malignant neoplasm – BreastV16.4Family history of malignant neoplasm – Genital organsV16.5Family history of malignant neoplasm – Urinary organsV16.6Family history of malignant neoplasm – LeukaemiaV16.7Family history of malignant neoplasm – Other lymphatic and haematopoietic neoplasmsV16.8Family history of malignant neoplasm – OtherV16.9Family history of malignant neoplasm – UnspecifiedNotes for V16
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for V16 or the headings above it.
Where V16 sits
- 1SectionSupplementary classification of factors influencing heatlh status and contact with health services (V01 - V82)
- 2SubsectionPersons with potential health hazards related to personal and family history (V10 – V19.9)
- 3Valid code V16Family history of malignant neoplasm
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 V16 mean?
V16 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Family history of malignant neoplasm” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is V16 in the BC MSP list?
V16 is listed under Supplementary classification of factors influencing heatlh status and contact with health services (V01 - V82), Persons with potential health hazards related to personal and family history (V10 – V19.9).
What coding notes apply to V16?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for V16 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.