2025 ICD-10-CM code C60.1
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Neoplasms - Malignant neoplasms of male genital organs (C60-C63) Chapter II: Neoplasms (C00-D48) Feed
Malignant neoplasm of the glans penis.
Medical necessity for treatment of C60.1 is established by the diagnosis of a malignant neoplasm.Treatment decisions are based on staging, patient's overall health, and available treatment options.
Clinicians diagnosing and treating malignant neoplasms of the glans penis should document a thorough history, physical examination, and results of diagnostic tests such as biopsy, cystoscopy, proctoscopy, and imaging studies (ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET). Treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgical excision, or penectomy depending on the stage of the cancer.
In simple words: This code refers to cancer located on the head of the penis.
Malignant neoplasm of glans penis.This code represents a primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the glans penis.
Example 1: A 55-year-old male presents with a non-healing sore on the glans penis. Biopsy confirms squamous cell carcinoma. C60.1 is assigned., A 60-year-old male with a history of HPV infection is diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm on the glans penis. C60.1 is assigned., A patient is diagnosed with metastatic melanoma to the glans penis. The primary site is coded first, followed by C60.1 to specify the metastatic site.
Documentation should include the location and morphology of the tumor, diagnostic methods used (biopsy, imaging), and staging information. Relevant clinical findings such as non-healing sores, discharge, bleeding, or pain should also be documented.
- Specialties:Urology, Oncology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital