2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C63.11
Malignant neoplasm of right spermatic cord
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- C63.11
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Malignant neoplasm of right spermatic cord
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
- Chronic
- Code Navigator:
C63.11 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of right spermatic cord. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
This code is applicable to male patients only. It is clinically and virtually impossible to use this code on a non-male patient.
The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference the parent code C63.1 of the current diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic cord (true) (vocal) spermatic or Neoplasm, neoplastic spermatic cord or Neoplasm, neoplastic vas deferens .
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Malignant tumor of spermatic cord
- Primary malignant neoplasm of right spermatic cord
- Primary malignant neoplasm of spermatic cord
Clinical Classification
Clinical Category is Male reproductive system cancers - all other types
- CCSR Category Code: NEO042
- Inpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
- Outpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Clinical Information
Spermatic Cord
either of a pair of tubular structures formed by ductus deferens; arteries; veins; lymphatic vessels; and nerves. the spermatic cord extends from the deep inguinal ring through the inguinal canal to the testis in the scrotum.Spermatic Cord Torsion
the twisting of the spermatic cord due to an anatomical abnormality that left the testis mobile and dangling in the scrotum. the initial effect of testicular torsion is obstruction of venous return. depending on the duration and degree of cord rotation, testicular symptoms range from edema to interrupted arterial flow and testicular pain. if blood flow to testis is absent for 4 to 6 h, spermatogenesis may be permanently lost.Sterilization Reversal
procedures to reverse the effect of reproductive sterilization and to regain fertility. reversal procedures include those used to restore the flow in the fallopian tube or the vas deferens.Vas Deferens
the excretory duct of the testes that carries spermatozoa. it rises from the scrotum and joins the seminal vesicles to form the ejaculatory duct.
Code Edits
The Medicare Code Editor (MCE) detects and reports errors in the coding of claims data. The following ICD-10-CM Code Edits are applicable to this code:
- Diagnoses for males only - The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies between a patient’s sex and any diagnosis on the patient’s record, these edits apply to MALES only .
Convert C63.11 to ICD-9-CM
- ICD-9-CM Code: 187.6 - Mal neo spermatic cord
Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
Table of Neoplasms
The parent code C63.1 of the current diagnosis code is referenced in the table of neoplasms by anatomical site. For each site there are six possible code numbers according to whether the neoplasm in question is malignant, benign, in situ, of uncertain behavior, or of unspecified nature. The description of the neoplasm will often indicate which of the six columns is appropriate.
Where such descriptors are not present, the remainder of the Index should be consulted where guidance is given to the appropriate column for each morphological (histological) variety listed. However, the guidance in the Index can be overridden if one of the descriptors mentioned above is present.
Neoplasm, neoplastic | Malignant Primary |
Malignant Secondary |
CaInSitu | Benign | Uncertain Behavior |
Unspecified Behavior |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »cord (true) (vocal) »spermatic | C63.1 | C79.82 | D07.69 | D29.8 | D40.8 | D49.59 |
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »spermatic cord | C63.1 | C79.82 | D07.69 | D29.8 | D40.8 | D49.59 |
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »vas deferens | C63.1 | C79.82 | D07.69 | D29.8 | D40.8 | D49.59 |
Patient Education
Testicular Cancer
What is testicular cancer?
Testicular cancer is a cancer that develops in the tissues of one or both testicles. The testicles, or testes, are part of the male reproductive system. They make male hormones and sperm. They are two egg-shaped glands inside the scrotum, a sac of loose skin that lies below the penis. You can get cancer in one or both testicles.
Who is most likely to develop testicular cancer?
Testicular cancer is very rare. You can get it at any age, but it is most common in men between the ages of 20 and 39. It is also more common in those who:
- Have had abnormal testicle development
- Have had an undescended testicle, a condition in which one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum before birth
- Have had testicle cancer before
- Have a family history of the cancer
- Are White
What are the symptoms of testicular cancer?
The symptoms of testicular cancer may include:
- A painless lump or swelling in either testicle
- A change in how the testicle feels
- A dull ache in the lower abdomen (belly) or the groin (the area where the thigh meets the abdomen)
- A sudden build-up of fluid in the scrotum
- Pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum
How is testicular cancer diagnosed?
To find out if you have testicular cancer, your health care provider may use:
- A physical exam.
- Blood tests.
- An ultrasound of the testicles.
- An inguinal orchiectomy, which is a procedure to remove the entire testicle. A tissue sample from the testicle is viewed under a microscope to check for cancer cells.
What are the treatments for testicular cancer?
Testicular cancer can usually be cured.The treatment options include:
- Surgery (if the testicle has not already been removed during diagnosis).
- Radiation therapy.
- Chemotherapy.
- High-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant.
- Surveillance, which might be done after surgery. It means that your provider will closely follow your condition with regular exams and tests. You won't get any further treatment unless there are changes in your test results.
Some of the treatments may also cause infertility. If you may want to have children later on, you should consider sperm banking before treatment.
After you have finished your treatment, you will need regular follow-up testing to make sure that the cancer has not come back. If you have had cancer in one testicle, you have a higher risk of getting cancer in the other testicle. So it's important to check the other testicle regularly and let your provider know if you notice any changes or unusual symptoms.
NIH: National Cancer Institute
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Code History
- FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.
Footnotes
[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:
- The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
- The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.