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C62.11 vs C62.12

C62.11 (Malignant neoplasm of descended right testis) compared with C62.12 (Malignant neoplasm of descended left testis), from the official CMS tabular data. C62.11 and C62.12 code the same condition on opposite sides.

Relationship

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Laterality relationship

C62.11
Right
Malignant neoplasm of descended right testis
C62.12
Left
Malignant neoplasm of descended left testis

Same condition; these differ only in which side is documented.

These codes share a category and title and differ only in the side affected. The documentation decides which applies, and a bilateral code is reported only where the code set provides one.

Source: ICD-10-CM tabular list (laterality variant derived from the code title)

Can these codes be reported together?

Same condition, opposite side. C62.11 and C62.12 name the same condition on opposite sides of the body.

Same category and title, differing only in which side is affected — the documentation decides which one applies, and a bilateral code is reported only where the code set provides one.

Side by side

C62.11Malignant neoplasm of descended right testisC62.12Malignant neoplasm of descended left testis
Billing statusBillableBillable
ClassificationC00-D49 — NeoplasmsC00-D49 — Neoplasms
DefinitionMalignant neoplasm of descended right testis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (C62.11).Malignant neoplasm of descended left testis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (C62.12).
Includes
malignant neoplasm of skin of male genital organs
malignant neoplasm of skin of male genital organs
Use additional code
code to identify any functional activity
code to identify any functional activity

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources