ICD-10 Code C68.1 – Malignant neoplasm of paraurethral glands (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C68.1 – Malignant neoplasm of paraurethral glands
What it is
C68.1 identifies a malignant tumor arising in the paraurethral glands, which are glands near the urethra. Use it when documentation states cancer of these glands or a primary malignancy in this specific site.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Reported findings may include a mass near the urethra, local pain, bleeding, urinary symptoms, or pathology confirming malignancy.
When to use this code
Use C68.1 when the provider documents primary cancer of the paraurethral glands, including biopsy-confirmed or clinically diagnosed malignancy at that site. It also fits when the record clearly identifies the paraurethral glands as the origin. If the site is unclear or another urinary structure is named, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for benign paraurethral lesions, inflammatory conditions, or cancers arising in the urethra, vulva, or other nearby structures unless the paraurethral glands are specifically documented. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify the exact anatomic origin before assigning C68.1, because nearby genitourinary cancers can be coded differently.