ICD-10 Specific code C62: Malignant neoplasm of testis

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Malignant neoplasm of testis
Flag for French language  French Tumeur maligne du testicule

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 II Neoplasms
2 C00-C97 Malignant neoplasms
3 C60-C63 Malignant neoplasms of male genital organs
4 C62 Malignant neoplasm of testis

Contents

Code Title
C62.0 Malignant neoplasm: Undescended testis
C62.1 Malignant neoplasm: Descended testis
C62.9 Malignant neoplasm: Testis, unspecified

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Cis-Diaminedichloroplatinum

Cisplatin is an anorganic substance containing a heavy metal [cis-diamminedichloroplatinum(II)]. This substance inhibits the DNA synthesis by realising transverse connections within and between the DNA strings. The protein and RNA synthesis is inhibited to a lesser extent.

Dactinomycin

Dactinomycin is an antineoplastic antibiotic derived from Streptomyces parvullus. Stable complexes are formed with DNA through intercalation and DNA-dependent RNA synthesis is selectively inhibited. Protein and DNA synthesis are inhibited to a lesser extent.

Ifosfamide

Ifosfamide is an antineoplastic, a cytotoxic alkylating agent. It is a prodrug and shows no in vitro cytotoxic activity until activated by microsomal enzymes. The cytotoxic activity of ifosfamide (alkylation of the nucleophilic centres in the cells) is associated with the activated oxazaphosphorine ring hydroxylated at the C4 atom which interacts with DNA-DNA cross linking. This activity manifests itself by blocking the late S and early G2 phases of the cell cycle.