Information for Nurse Practitioners
In August 2005, the Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner Regulation established Nurse Practitioners as a new category of Registered Nurse. To learn more about the Nurse Practitioner program, visit the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. website. For information about nursing initiatives in B.C., see the Ministry of Health's Nursing Directorate website.
Resource Manual for Nurse Practitioners
The Resource Manual for Nurse Practitioners provides information on submitting claims for nurse practitioner services through MSP, including Encounter Codes.
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Additional Resources
MSC Payment Schedule - list of fees payable for insured medical services. Also see Explanatory Codes (PDF 65Kb).
Diagnostic Code Descriptions (ICD9) - list of diagnostic codes with descriptions.
Teleplan Specifications (Version 4) - Manual of technical specifications for Teleplan.
MSP's Statutory Holidays and Close Off Dates - Important dates to note.
Clinical Practice Guidelines and Protocols - recommendations for optimal patient care based on scientific evidence and expert clinical opinion.
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Last Revised: September 02, 2008
