Leukoplakia of penis

This code signifies the presence of white patches or plaques on the penile skin or mucous membranes, which are often precancerous. These lesions are typically firm, raised, and cannot be scraped off, representing a hyperkeratotic response.

Assign this code when documentation explicitly states "leukoplakia of penis" or describes characteristic white, non-scrapable lesions on the penis that are not yet confirmed as carcinoma in situ. This diagnosis is often made via biopsy.

• Do not code this with D07.4 (carcinoma in situ of penis) as per the Excludes1 note; choose the more definitive diagnosis if both are present.
• Ensure documentation specifies the penis as the anatomical site; leukoplakia elsewhere would use a different code.
• If a biopsy confirms malignancy, code the appropriate penile malignancy instead.