Find comprehensive information on Prostate Carcinoma diagnosis including ICD-10 codes C61, clinical documentation requirements, staging (TNM), Gleason score, prostate cancer treatment options, and pathology reports. Learn about active surveillance, prostatectomy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy for prostate cancer. This resource provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals, medical coders, and patients seeking information on Prostate Carcinoma.
Also known as
Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Cancer originating in the prostate gland.
Personal history of prostate cancer
Patient has a history of prostate cancer, now resolved.
Secondary malignant neoplasm of prostate
Cancer that has spread to the prostate from another site.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the prostate cancer confirmed by pathology?
Yes
Is there metastasis?
No
Do not code as prostate cancer. Code the presenting signs/symptoms. Possible rule out codes include R97.2, Z03.4
When to use each related code
Description |
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Prostate cancer |
Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia |
Benign prostatic hyperplasia |
Incomplete documentation of laterality (right, left, bilateral) for prostate carcinoma can lead to coding errors and inaccurate staging.
Discrepancies between pathology reports and coded Gleason scores can impact risk stratification and reimbursement.
Unclear or missing documentation of clinical TNM stage can cause coding variations and affect quality reporting.
Patient presents with concerns regarding prostate health, including symptoms such as frequent urination, nocturia, weak urinary stream, hesitancy, straining to void, and intermittent hematuria. Differential diagnosis includes benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer. Digital rectal examination (DRE) revealed an enlarged prostate with an area of induration suspicious for malignancy. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels are elevated at [insert value] ngmL. Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided biopsy of the prostate was performed, and pathology confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate. Gleason score is [insert Gleason score], indicating [insert grade, e.g., low, intermediate, or high] grade prostate cancer. Staging workup, including bone scan and CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, is pending to assess for metastatic disease. The patient has been counseled on treatment options, including active surveillance, radical prostatectomy, radiation therapy (external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy), hormone therapy (androgen deprivation therapy), and chemotherapy. Treatment decisions will be made based on the final staging, patient preferences, and overall health status. ICD-10 code C61.9 (Malignant neoplasm of prostate, unspecified) and relevant CPT codes for the biopsy and imaging studies are documented. Follow-up appointment scheduled to discuss treatment plan and address any patient questions regarding prostate cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and management.