Kidney

Cancers and Tumors of the Genitourinary System

Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells. These cells can be benign—they do not destroy the good cells around them—or they can be malignant—they destroy the cells around them.

Code 7529: Benign tumors affecting the genitourinary system are rated based on how they affect the systems around them. For example, if the condition interferes with renal functioning, then it would be rated under the renal rating system.

Code 7528: Malignant cancer is rated 100% while it is active. This 100% rating will continue for the first 6 months after the last treatment. The condition will then be reevaluated. If it is no longer active, then it is rated on any lasting symptoms like a benign condition.