Personal history of malignant neoplasm of epididymis

This code indicates a patient's past history of a malignant tumor originating in the epididymis, a coiled tube located at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm. While the malignancy is no longer present, this history is significant for ongoing surveillance and potential long-term effects.

Apply this code when documenting a patient who has a confirmed history of epididymal cancer that has been successfully treated and is currently in remission. It is used for follow-up encounters, surveillance, or when the history impacts current treatment decisions for unrelated conditions. Do not use this code if the patient has active epididymal cancer.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the reason for the current encounter.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the malignancy is no longer active and is a "history of."
• Verify the primary site of the original malignancy was indeed the epididymis, not a secondary metastasis to the epididymis.