2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C60Malignant neoplasm of penis

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C60-C63›C60

ICD-10-CM C60
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

C60 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for malignant neoplasm of penis, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as C60.0, C60.1, C60.2, and C60.8.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
C60
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Malignant neoplasm of penis
Short Description
Malignant neoplasm of penis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
C60-C63
Malignant neoplasms of male genital organs

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionC60-C63Malignant neoplasms of male genital organs
CategoryC60Malignant neoplasm of penis
This CodeC60Malignant neoplasm of penis

Specific Coding for Malignant neoplasm of penisOverview

Non-specific codes like C60 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use C60.0 for Malignant neoplasm of prepuce

  • Use C60.1 for Malignant neoplasm of glans penis

  • Use C60.2 for Malignant neoplasm of body of penis

  • Use C60.8 for Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of penis

  • Use C60.9 for Malignant neoplasm of penis, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to C60: its own notes plus those printed at block C60-C63 and Chapter 2. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Block C60-C63 Malignant neoplasms of male genital organs applies to 25 codes
  • malignant neoplasm of skin of male genital organs

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 2 (C00-D49) Neoplasms applies to 1,730 codes
  • Functional activity
  • All neoplasms are classified in this chapter, whether they are functionally active or not. An additional code from Chapter 4 may be used, to identify functional activity associated with any neoplasm.
  • Morphology [Histology]
  • Chapter 2 classifies neoplasms primarily by site (topography), with broad groupings for behavior, malignant, in situ, benign, etc. The Table of Neoplasms should be used to identify the correct topography code. In a few cases, such as for malignant melanoma and certain neuroendocrine tumors, the morphology (histologic type) is included in the category and codes.
  • Primary malignant neoplasms overlapping site boundaries
  • A primary malignant neoplasm that overlaps two or more contiguous (next to each other) sites should be classified to the subcategory/code .8 ('overlapping lesion'), unless the combination is specifically indexed elsewhere. For multiple neoplasms of the same site that are not contiguous, such as tumors in different quadrants of the same breast, codes for each site should be assigned.
  • Malignant neoplasm of ectopic tissue
  • Malignant neoplasms of ectopic tissue are to be coded to the site mentioned, e.g., ectopic pancreatic malignant neoplasms are coded to pancreas, unspecified (C25.9).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name C60, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 2

These notes mention C60.

  • Z80.4 Family history of malignant neoplasm of genital organs
    Conditions classifiable to C51-C63 names C51-C63, which includes this code
  • Z85.4 Personal history of malignant neoplasm of genital organs
    Conditions classifiable to C51-C63 names C51-C63, which includes this code

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming C60: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • C44 Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin
    malignant neoplasm of skin of genital organs (C51-C52, C60.-, C63.2)

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming C60: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • C43 Malignant melanoma of skin
    malignant melanoma of skin of genital organs (C51-C52, C60.-, C63.-)

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Malignant Penile Neoplasm

    a primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the penis. representative examples include penile carcinoma and penile sarcoma.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About C60Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of penis?

C60 is the ICD-10-CM category for malignant neoplasm of penis, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is C60 (Malignant neoplasm of penis) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for malignant neoplasm of penis, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for malignant neoplasm of penis need a more specific code from this category, such as C60.0, C60.1, and C60.2.