Testicular Cancer ICD 10 Code

Refresher: What are ICD-10 codes?

ICD-10 is the tenth version of the International Classification of Disease and Related Health Problems, a list of medical classifications enacted by WHO (World Health Organization). This list comprises specific alphanumeric codes for ailments, symptoms, findings, social circumstances, and external causes associated with diseases and injuries. WHO began working on ICD-10 at the start of 1983, and the codes were officially endorsed in 1990. The ICD-10 coding system supplements nurses, surgeons, physicians and other professionals in the healthcare spectrum to store and retrieve diagnostic data and compile national morbidity and mortality figures.

The ICD-10 coding system is divided into ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS. It is common for patients to experience confusion between these two codes, with many people often thinking that they mean the same thing. However, it is important to note that these two sets of codes are designed to serve distinct purposes. The ICD-10-CM code is used for diagnostic and reimbursement purposes, whereas the ICD-10-PCS code is used for inpatient coding. [¹]

What is the ICD 10 code for testicular cancer?

The ICD-10 code for testicular cancer is C62, which falls under the category C62 called "Malignant neoplasm of Testis." This code includes many testicular cancer types and subtypes, such as seminoma and nonseminomatous germ cell tumors (NSGCT). It is worth noting that different types of testicular cancer may have different codes within the C62 category, which helps to clarify their distinct symptoms and treatments. Medical practitioners may look at several variables, such as histology and metastasis development, and other information in the medical records to determine if an individual's case falls within the C62 category. [²]

Primary testicular cancer ICD 10 code: C62

The ICD-10 code C62 is used to categorize malignant neoplasm of the testicular region. C62 is a billable code that can indicate the diagnosis of testicular cancer for reimbursement purposes. This code became effective in 2022.

Primary testicular Cancer ICD code C62 lookup

Below is a table of the ICD-10 testicular cancer codes for primary testicular cancer, classified under C62, "Malignant neoplasm of Testis." [³]

C62: Malignant neoplasm of testicles

Types of testicular cancer coded under C62

Different types of testicular cancers fall under ICD-10 code C62, "Malignant neoplasm of testis." These include [⁴]:

• Seminoma: Seminomas are malignant germ cell tumors commonly occurring in the testis or rarely in the retroperitoneum, mediastinum or other extra-gonadal locations.
• Nonseminomatous germ cell tumors (NSGCT): Nonseminomatous germ cell tumors (NSGCT) can be described as a group of testicular malignancies originating in germ cells in charge of sperm production.

Testicular cancers excluded from ICD-10 C62

Malignant tumors that form in the endocrine glands of the testicles are excluded from the ICD-10 C62 code. This type of testicular cancer has its specific code, C75, labeled "Malignant neoplasm of other endocrine glands and related structures."

It is worth noting that although this type of testicular cancer has its specific code, its symptoms can be quite similar to that of testicular cancers, which come under ICD-10 code C62. Hence, it's important to get these symptoms evaluated by medical health practitioners at the earliest for accurate diagnosis. [⁵]

Conclusion

The ICD-10 code C62 allows for detailed diagnostics of malignant neoplasm of the testicular region. All information in this article is meant to be for reference purposes only. If you experience any testicular cancer symptoms, please immediately consult your medical health provider for any health-related queries, including the ICD-10 C62 codes discussed above.