C61 Malignant neoplasm of prostate

Billable

Block: Malignant neoplasms of male genital organs (C60-C63)

Excludes 1 (cannot be coded together)

  • malignant neoplasm of seminal vesicle (C63.7)

Use Additional Code

  • code, if applicable, to identify:
  • hormone sensitivity status (Z19.1-Z19.2)
  • rising PSA following treatment for malignant neoplasm of prostate (R97.21)
This category is a complete, billable diagnosis code.

No additional specificity is required — submit C61 directly on claims and documentation without a subcode extension.

Last reviewed: September 2026