ICD-10 Code C60 – Malignant neoplasm of penis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C60 – Malignant neoplasm of penis
What it is
C60 identifies a malignant tumor arising in the penis. Use it when documentation states penile cancer or a primary malignant neoplasm of penile tissue.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings include a penile mass, ulcer, bleeding, discharge, pain, or enlarged inguinal lymph nodes.
When to use this code
Use C60 when the provider documents a primary malignant neoplasm of the penis, including unspecified penile site when no subsite is given. Code it from pathology, oncology, or surgical documentation that clearly identifies malignancy.
If the record only says “penile lesion” or “suspicious mass,” do not assign C60 without confirmation. Check documentation for the exact diagnosis and whether the lesion is primary, recurrent, or metastatic.
Do not use for
Do not use C60 for benign penile lesions, infection, trauma, or inflammatory conditions. Do not use it for secondary or metastatic tumors unless the penis is the documented primary site.
Coding tip
Confirm the anatomic subsite and whether the malignancy is primary before coding; if the note is vague, check documentation.