D12
Non-billableBenign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal
Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- benign carcinoid tumors of the large intestine and rectum (D3A.02-)
- •polyp of colon NOSK63.5
Child Codes (10)
D12.0Benign neoplasm of cecum
D12.1Benign neoplasm of appendix
D12.2Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
D12.3Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
D12.4Benign neoplasm of descending colon
D12.5Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
D12.6Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified
D12.7Benign neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction
D12.8Benign neoplasm of rectum
D12.9Benign neoplasm of anus and anal canal
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal?
The ICD-10-CM code for benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal is D12. The full clinical description is "Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal". D12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code D12 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D12 represents “Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is D12 a billable code?
No, D12 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under D12.
What chapter is D12 in?
D12 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What are the subcategories under D12?
D12 has 10 child codes, including: D12.0 (Benign neoplasm of cecum), D12.1 (Benign neoplasm of appendix), D12.2 (Benign neoplasm of ascending colon), D12.3 (Benign neoplasm of transverse colon), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for D12?
D12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494183. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does D12 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of D12?
D12 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2E92.Z (Benign neoplasm of unspecified digestive organs).
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