D12.1
BillableBenign neoplasm of appendix
Benign neoplasm of appendix
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- benign carcinoid tumor of the appendix (D3A.020)
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 NOS (K63.5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Benign neoplasm of appendix91981009
- Benign tumor of appendix91981009
- Benign tumour of appendix91981009
- Tubular adenoma444408007
- Leiomyoma of appendix1196825006
- Leiomyoma of large intestine1196826007
- Benign mesenchymoma of large intestine1196827003
- Benign mesenchymoma of appendix1196830005
- Benign epithelial neoplasm of appendix1196896001
- Benign tubular adenoma of large intestine1197339007
- Benign tubular adenoma of appendix1197341008
- Adenomatous polyp of appendix1303692005
UMLS
- Benign Appendix NeoplasmC0496860
- Benign Appendix TumorC0496860
- Benign Neoplasm of AppendixC0496860
- Benign Neoplasm of the AppendixC0496860
- Benign Tumor of AppendixC0496860
- Benign Tumor of the AppendixC0496860
- Benign neoplasm of appendixC0496860
- Benign neoplasm of appendix (disorder)C0496860
- Benign tumor of appendixC0496860
- Benign tumour of appendixC0496860
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for benign neoplasm of appendix?
The ICD-10-CM code for benign neoplasm of appendix is D12.1. The full clinical description is "Benign neoplasm of appendix". D12.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code D12.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D12.1 represents "Benign neoplasm of appendix". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is D12.1 a billable code?
Yes, D12.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is D12.1 in?
D12.1 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D12.1?
D12.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: benign carcinoid tumor of the appendix (D3A.020).
What SNOMED CT codes does D12.1 map to?
D12.1 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 1303692005, 1196896001, 1196830005, 1196827003, 91981009, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for D12.1?
D12.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496860. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.