Malignant neoplasm of body of penis

This code signifies the presence of a primary cancerous tumor originating in the main shaft or body of the penis. This malignancy involves uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells within the penile body tissues, excluding the glans, prepuce, or other specified parts.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a primary malignant neoplasm located specifically within the body of the penis. This is appropriate for initial diagnosis, active treatment, or surveillance of such a malignancy. Supporting documentation would include pathology reports confirming malignancy and imaging or operative reports detailing the tumor's precise location.

• Differentiate carefully from malignancies of the glans penis (C60.0) or prepuce (C60.1).
• Ensure the documentation specifies "body" of the penis; avoid using this code for unspecified penile malignancies (C60.9).
• Sequence as the primary diagnosis when the penile malignancy is the reason for the encounter, followed by any relevant secondary diagnoses or complications.