Malignant neoplasm of penis
In Malignant neoplasms of male genital organs (C60-C63), chapter 2: Neoplasms
5 billable codes under C60: none are a CC or MCC; all map to HCC 23 (Prostate, Breast, and Other Cancers and Tumors).An HCC counts toward a Medicare Advantage patient's risk score.
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Instructional notes
Also applies, from Malignant neoplasms of male genital organs (C60-C63)
These notes sit on C60-C63 and apply to every code under it, including C60.
Includes: conditions that are coded here
- malignant neoplasm of skin of male genital organs
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Rules for coding benign and malignant neoplasms: using the Neoplasm Table, sequencing primary and secondary sites, treatment encounters, complications, and current cancer versus personal history.
- Admission/Encounter for treatment of primary site (page 33)
- Admission/Encounter for treatment of secondary site (page 33)
- Coding and sequencing of complications (page 34)
- Primary malignancy previously excised (page 34)
- Admissions/Encounters involving antineoplastic chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy (page 35)
- Admission/encounter to determine extent of malignancy (page 36)
- Symptoms, signs, and abnormal findings listed in Chapter 18 associated with neoplasms (page 36)
- Admission/encounter for pain control/management (page 36)
All codes under C60
C60 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
C60 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 5 billable codes under C60 group to MS-DRG 715, 716, 722, 723, or 724 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
- DRG 715 Male Reproductive System and Other O.R. Procedures for Malignancy with CC/MCC
- DRG 716 Male Reproductive System and Other O.R. Procedures for Malignancy without CC/MCC
- DRG 722 Malignancy, Male Reproductive System with MCC
- DRG 723 Malignancy, Male Reproductive System with CC
- DRG 724 Malignancy, Male Reproductive System without CC/MCC
Other codes that refer to C60
Notes on these codes point to C60.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Cancer
Cancer is not just one disease but many diseases. Cancer begins in your cells, which are the building blocks of your body. Usually, your body forms new cells as needed, replacing old cells that die. Sometimes this process goes wrong. New cells grow even when you don't need them, and old cells don't die when they should. These extra cells can form a mass called a tumor.
Read more about cancer on MedlinePlusPenis Disorders
Problems with the penis can cause pain and affect a man's sexual function and fertility. Penis disorders include:
Read more about penis disorders on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.