D12.8

Billable

Benign neoplasm of rectum

Benign neoplasm of rectum

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

D10-D36

Parent Code

D12

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • benign carcinoid tumor of the rectum (D3A.026)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code D12.8?

ICD-10-CM code D12.8 represents "Benign neoplasm of rectum". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is D12.8 a billable code?

Yes, D12.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is D12.8 in?

D12.8 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D12.8?

D12.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: benign carcinoid tumor of the rectum (D3A.026).

What SNOMED CT codes does D12.8 map to?

D12.8 maps to 13 SNOMED CT concepts: 399730005, 7401000119101, 449410007, 91971005, 91978004, and 8 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for D12.8?

D12.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496867. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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