V48 BC MSP code: Problems with head, neck and trunk
V48 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Problems with head, neck and trunk” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
V48Problems with head, neck and trunk
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than V48
V48 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
V48.0Problems with head, neck and trunk – Deficiencies of headV48.1Problems with head, neck and trunk – Deficiencies of neck and trunkV48.2Problems with head, neck and trunk – Mechanical and motor problems with headV48.3Problems with head, neck and trunk – Mechanical and motor problems with neck and trunkV48.4Problems with head, neck and trunk – Sensory problem with headV48.5Problems with head, neck and trunk – Sensory problem with neck and trunkV48.6Problems with head, neck and trunk – Disfigurements of headV48.7Problems with head, neck and trunk – Disfigurements of neck and trunkV48.8Other problems with head, neck and trunkV48.9Problems with head, neck and trunk – UnspecifiedNotes for V48
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for V48 or the headings above it.
Where V48 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 V48Problems with head, neck and trunk
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 V48 mean?
V48 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Problems with head, neck and trunk” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is V48 in the BC MSP list?
V48 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 V48?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for V48 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.