V40 BC MSP code: Mental and behavioural problems
V40 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Mental and behavioural problems” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
V40Mental and behavioural problems
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than V40
V40 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
V40.0Mental and behavioural problems – Problems with learningV40.1Mental and behavioural problems – Problems with communication (including speech)V40.2Mental and behavioural problems – Other mental problemsV40.3Mental and behavioural problems – Other behavioural problemsV40.9Mental and behavioural problems – Unspecified mental or behavioural problemsNotes for V40
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for V40 or the headings above it.
Where V40 sits
- 1SectionSupplementary classification of factors influencing heatlh status and contact with health services (V01 - V82)
- 2SubsectionPersons with conditions influencing their health status (V40 – V49.9)
- 3Valid code V40Mental and behavioural problems
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 V40 mean?
V40 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Mental and behavioural problems” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is V40 in the BC MSP list?
V40 is listed under Supplementary classification of factors influencing heatlh status and contact with health services (V01 - V82), Persons with conditions influencing their health status (V40 – V49.9).
What coding notes apply to V40?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for V40 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.