Malignant neoplasm of prostate (C61) ICD-10-CM
The C61 code range covers malignant neoplasm of prostate with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
- code, if applicable, to identify:
- hormone sensitivity status Z19.1 Z19.2
- rising PSA following treatment for malignant neoplasm of prostate R97.21
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- malignant neoplasm of seminal vesicle C63.7
Codes in the C61 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- C61 Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the C61 range.
Malignant Prostate Neoplasm
A primary or metastatic malignant tumor involving the prostate gland. The vast majority are carcinomas.
About the C61 Code Range
A malignant prostate neoplasm is a cancerous tumor involving the prostate gland. It can begin there or spread there from elsewhere.
C61 identifies the prostate within the group for malignant tumors of male genital organs.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the C61 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the C61 range classify?
The range classifies malignant neoplasm of prostate. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
