ICD-10 Code C60.9 – Malignant neoplasm of penis, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C60.9 – Malignant neoplasm of penis, unspecified
What it is
C60.9 identifies a malignant tumor of the penis when the specific site or type is not documented. Use it for penile cancer cases that are confirmed as malignant but remain unspecified in the record.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings include a penile mass, ulcer, lesion, bleeding, discharge, pain, or enlarged inguinal nodes, but the note must support malignancy.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents malignant neoplasm of the penis without naming a subsite such as glans, prepuce, or shaft. It also fits cases where the chart confirms penile cancer but the available note is nonspecific. Check documentation if the diagnosis is only suspected or pending biopsy.
Do not use for
Do not use C60.9 for benign penile lesions, carcinoma in situ, or premalignant conditions. Also avoid it when the record identifies a specific penile subsite or another primary cancer site.
Coding tip
Code the most specific penile malignancy documented; if the subsite is missing, C60.9 is appropriate.