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D12

Non-billable

Benign 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

D10-D36

Child Codes

10

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Child Codes (10)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

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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