Malignant neoplasm of prostate

This code represents the presence of cancerous cells originating in the prostate gland. It signifies an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells within the prostate, which can be localized or have spread to other areas.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of prostate cancer, whether primary, recurrent, or metastatic to the prostate. This includes diagnoses made via biopsy, imaging, or clinical assessment.

• Always specify the stage of the prostate cancer (e.g., localized, regional, distant) if documented, using appropriate secondary codes.
• Distinguish between primary prostate cancer and metastatic disease to the prostate from another primary site.
• Do not code this alongside C63.7 (malignant neoplasm of seminal vesicle) as per Excludes1 note.