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ICD-10-CM Codes C00-D49 C60-C63 C61

2025 Carcinoma Prostate ICD 10 Code C61

Malignant neoplasm of prostate

Effective Date: 10/01/2015 To 09/30/2025
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Use Additional for C61:

  • code, if applicable, to identify:

  • hormone sensitivity status (Z19.1-Z19.2)

  • rising PSA following treatment for malignant neoplasm of prostate (R97.21)

Excludes-1 for C61:

  • malignant neoplasm of seminal vesicle (C63.7)

Codes Hierarchy:

    • C61  Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    • What is Ca Prostate ICD 10?

    Ca Prostate ICD 10 (C61), or Carcinoma Prostrate ICD 10, refers to cancer which occurs in the Prostate, and that is a small walnut-shaped gland found below the bladder and in front of the rectum in men. Carcinoma of Prostate ICD 10 can spread to nearby organs such as the bladder or through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to bones and other organs.

    Why is Prostate Cancer ICD 10 Happening?

    The exact cause of Adenocarcinoma of Prostate ICD 10 (Code: C61) is not clear. However, factors such as age, genetics, and lifestyle may play a role in the development of Ca Prostate ICD 10. The risk increases with age, especially after 50, and it is more common in men with a family history of the disease.

    Treatment Options for Ca Prostate ICD 10

    • Medications:

      Antineoplastic drugs to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

    • Surgery:

      • Radical Prostatectomy

    • Radiation Therapy:

      • Brachytherapy
      • External Beam Radiation Therapy

    • Systemic Therapies for Carcinoma Prostrate ICD 10:

      • Hormone Therapy
      • Chemotherapy
      • Immunotherapy
      • Targeted Therapy

    • Focal Therapy:

      • High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
      • Cryotherapy
      • Laser Ablation
      • Photodynamic Therapy

    Coding Suggestions for Carcinoma of Prostate ICD 10 (Code: C61)

    Ca Prostate ICD 10 documented in any component as "History of" should be considered a historical condition unless current treatment is demonstrated. If there is any active treatment listed in the treatment section, it should be evaluated to support coding cancer as a current condition. In addition, a plan for surgery, hospice care, palliative care, watchful waiting, or refusal of treatment can also be considered indicative of active cancer.

    Diagnostics for Ca Prostate ICD 10

    • Screening Tests:

      • Digital Rectal Exam
      • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test

    • Imaging Tests:

      • MRI
      • Transrectal Ultrasound

    • Biopsy

    Common Types of Prostate Cancer ICD 10

    • Small cell carcinomas.
    • Transitional cell carcinomas.
    • Neuroendocrine tumours.
    • Sarcomas.

    Symptoms of Carcinoma of Prostate ICD 10

    • Urgent need to urinate, especially at night.
    • Weak urine flow or interrupted flow.
    • Pain or burning during urination (dysuria).
    • Loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence).
    • Loss of bowel control (faecal incontinence).
    • Painful ejaculation and erectile dysfunction (ED).
    • Blood in semen (hematospermia) or urine.