Benign prostatic Hyperplasia ( BPH) Benign prostatic Hyperplasia ( BPH)

The abbreviation 'BPH' can mean benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia. They are coded differently. 600.00 benign prostatic hypertrophy without obstruction

600.01 benign prostatic hypertrophy with obstruction

600.90 benign prostatic hyperplasia without obstruction

600.91 benign prostatic hyperplasia with obstruction

No, a benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) does not cause a cancerous enlargement of the prostate. A BPH is not cancerous. It is defined as a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

Approximately 10% of males have BPH

BPH is benign prostatic hyperplasia