V79 BC MSP code: Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicaps
V79 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicaps” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.
Official description
V79Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicaps
BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia
More specific than V79
V79 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
V79.0Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicaps – DepressionV79.1Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicaps – AlcoholismV79.2Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicaps – Mental retardationV79.3Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicaps – Developmental handicaps in early childhoodV79.8Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicaps – OtherV79.9Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicaps – UnspecifiedNotes for V79
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for V79 or the headings above it.
Where V79 sits
- 1SectionSupplementary classification of factors influencing heatlh status and contact with health services (V01 - V82)
- 2SubsectionPersons without reported diagnosis encountered during examination and investigation of individals and populations (V70 - V82.9)
- 3Valid code V79Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicaps
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 V79 mean?
V79 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicaps” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.
Where is V79 in the BC MSP list?
V79 is listed under Supplementary classification of factors influencing heatlh status and contact with health services (V01 - V82), Persons without reported diagnosis encountered during examination and investigation of individals and populations (V70 - V82.9).
What coding notes apply to V79?
BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for V79 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.