ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 C60.9

Billable / Specific HCC v28: 12

Malignant neoplasm of penis, unspecified

C60
Block
1
Synonyms
538
LCDs
43
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM C60.9

ICD-10-CM code C60.9 represents Malignant neoplasm of penis, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the chapter (block C60). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM C60.9 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for C60.9

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

HCC capture: document with MEAT each year

C60.9 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 12). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under C60.9. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of penis NOS

Medicare Advantage HCC Impact

CMS-HCC v28 (current)
Category 12
ESRD-HCC
Category 12
RxHCC (Part D)
Category 12

Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.

Medicare LCD Coverage for C60.9

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list C60.9 as a covered diagnosis.

538 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 538 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74170 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74177 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74160 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74178 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74150 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72194 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74176 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72192 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72193 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Non-Next Generation Sequencing Targeted Molecular Panel Tests for Predictive Testing in Cancer
Article ID: 60240, Effective: , 680 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81479 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing C60.9.

43 policies

1 Aetna

Hematopoietic Colony-Stimulating Factors (CSFs) - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins | Aetna
Policy ID: CPB-0055

1 Cigna

Nucleic Acid Pathogen Testing - (0530)
Policy ID: MM_0530

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol�/Abraxane �)
Policy ID: ART-52450
Oral Anticancer Drugs - Policy Article
Policy ID: ART-52479
Billing and Coding: Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS)
Policy ID: ART-53883
Billing and Coding: Lab: Flow Cytometry
Policy ID: ART-55717
Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
Policy ID: ART-56346

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with C60.9

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for C60.9

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

Convert C60.9 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
C60.9 1874 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 C60.9, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code C60.9 billable? +

Yes, C60.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to C60.9? +

ICD-10 C60.9 includes: Malignant neoplasm of skin of penis NOS.

Does C60.9 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +

Yes. C60.9 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 12. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.

What ICD-9 codes does C60.9 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, C60.9 maps to ICD-9 codes: 1874. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.

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