C60.1 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of glans penis
C60.1 maps to CMS-HCC V28 23. A source-labeled RAF reference is available. Confirm the documented diagnosis and applicable coding requirements. MEAT criteria · RAF Calculator · HCC Buddy coding tools
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FY 2026 Apr update / Neoplasms (C00-D49) / Malignant neoplasms of male genital organs (C60-C63)
C60.1
Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidanceMalignant neoplasm of glans penis
Cancer that develops in the glans penis, which is the head or tip of the penis. This is a malignant tumor of this sensitive tissue.
Buddy Insight
Glans penis cancer is the most common subsite for penile malignancy, typically presenting as squamous cell carcinoma.
CMS-HCC V28
MappedHCC 23
Code-level coefficient reference
CMS-HCC V24
HistoricalHistorical
Not used for CY2026 payment
ACA/HHS
MappedHCC 013
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ESRD/PACE
MappedHCC 12
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RXHCC
MappedHCC 22
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Code Book Path
Inclusion Terms
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Excludes 2
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Related Codes
Includes
Official- malignant neoplasm of skin of male genital organsInherited from C60-C63
Excludes 1
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Code First
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Use Additional
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Current with CMS: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr 1 update (effective Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2026) · CMS-HCC V28, 100% phased in for payment year 2026. FY2027 code set already staged for October 1, 2026. How HCC Buddy stays current →
Is C60.1 an HCC code?
Yes. C60.1 (Malignant neoplasm of glans penis) maps to HCC 23, Prostate, Breast, and Other Cancers and Tumors under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, with a source-labeled community non-dual aged reference coefficient of 0.186. Source-labeled code-level coefficients are references, not member totals. Actual contribution depends on complete member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and model year. HCC Buddy's RAF Calculator supports CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 and shows no score unless every required source and calculation check passes. It is billable for payment year 2026.
Coder answer: C60.1 is billable and maps to V28 HCC 23, Prostate, Breast, and Other Cancers and Tumors. Open it in the Code Book for the tabular path, RAF, and MEAT checklist.
- Code
- C60.1
- Description
- Malignant neoplasm of glans penis
- HCC (V28)
- HCC 23 — Prostate, Breast, and Other Cancers and Tumors
- RAF reference coefficient
- 0.186
- Billable
- Yes
- Payment year
- 2026
HCC Category Mapping
These are source-labeled model coefficients, not member totals. A category may still be removed by hierarchy or model cleanup rules. Weights are not directly comparable across models: CMS-HCC V28 and V24 use Community, Non-Dual, Aged; ESRD uses the dialysis continuing-enrollee model; RxHCC is the Part D continuing-enrollee, non-low-income, aged weight (a larger scale than CMS-HCC). ACA/HHS has no single weight — it varies by metal level. Actual per-patient RAF contribution depends on member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and the model year used by the payer. V28 is the CMS-HCC model phased in over payment years 2024–2026; V24 remains available for historical review.
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MEAT review for C60.1
For C60.1, confirm that the documentation supports the diagnosis and meets the applicable coding, encounter, program and payer requirements. MEAT (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) is a review mnemonic, not a universal CMS coding rule.
- MMonitor: signs, symptoms, disease progression, or lab trending documented in the note
- EEvaluate: test results, medication response, or physical findings reviewed by the provider
- AAssess: explicit mention in the assessment or plan with acknowledgment of status
- TTreat: medication, referral, procedure, therapy, or counseling tied to the diagnosis
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What This Code Means
C60.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for malignant neoplasm of glans penis. Cancer that develops in the glans penis, which is the head or tip of the penis. This is a malignant tumor of this sensitive tissue. C60.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for neoplasms (c00-d49), within the section covering malignant neoplasms of male genital organs (c60-c63).
Under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, C60.1 maps to Prostate, Breast, and Other Cancers and Tumors (HCC 23) with a source-labeled community, non-dual, aged reference coefficient of 0.186. No V24 mapping is shown for C60.1; use the applicable model and payment year when reviewing the V28 mapping. For CY2026 non-PACE Medicare Advantage, CMS uses 100% of the 2024 CMS-HCC model (V28). PACE uses a separate model blend. Source-labeled code-level coefficients are references, not member totals. Actual contribution depends on complete member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and model year. HCC Buddy's RAF Calculator supports CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 and shows no score unless every required source and calculation check passes.
Confirm documentation clearly identifies the glans as the primary tumor site. For C60.1, confirm that the documentation supports the diagnosis and meets the applicable coding, encounter, program and payer requirements. MEAT (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) is a review mnemonic, not a universal CMS coding rule. When documentation is ambiguous, coders should issue a provider query rather than assume the highest-specificity variant.
HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, source-labeled coefficient references, and MEAT documentation criteria for C60.1 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm documentation clearly identifies the glans as the primary tumor site
- •This code does not require laterality designation as the glans is a single midline structure
Clinical Significance
Glans penis cancer is the most common subsite for penile malignancy, typically presenting as squamous cell carcinoma. The glans is the most frequently affected location because of its mucosal surface exposure. Early detection allows for organ-sparing approaches, while advanced disease may require partial or total penectomy, making staging documentation critical.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Pathology confirming malignancy at the glans penis
- ✓Histologic type and differentiation grade
- ✓TNM staging with depth of invasion
- ✓Inguinal lymph node status
- ✓HPV testing results if available
- ✓Treatment plan (surgery type, radiation, chemotherapy)
Commonly Confused Codes
- •C60.0: Prepuce cancer; the foreskin overlies the glans but is a distinct anatomical structure
- •C60.2: Body of penis; the glans is the distal end, not the shaft
- •C60.8: Overlapping sites of penis; use when tumor spans glans and shaft or prepuce
- •C60.9: Penis unspecified; use C60.1 when glans is specifically documented