D12.8
BillableBenign neoplasm of rectum
Benign neoplasm of rectum
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 NOSK63.5
Related Codes(9)
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
D12.9Benign neoplasm of anus and anal canal
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(65)
SNOMED CT
- Polyp of rectum39772007
- Rectal polyp39772007
- Benign neoplasm of anal canal91971005
- Benign tumor of anal canal91971005
- Benign tumour of anal canal91971005
- Benign neoplasm of anus91978004
- Benign tumor of anus91978004
- Benign tumour of anus91978004
- Benign neoplasm of rectum92318000
- Benign tumor of rectum92318000
- Benign tumour of rectum92318000
- Benign neoplasm of rectum and anal canal188838004
- Benign papilloma of rectum255173008
- Dysplasia of rectum308875009
- Villous adenoma of rectum312823001
- Dysplasia of large intestine399391008
- Adenoma of rectum399730005
- Tubulovillous adenoma of rectum448428002
- Anorectal tubulovillous adenoma449410007
- Tubulovillous adenoma of anorectum449410007
- Adenomatous polyp of rectum7401000119101
UMLS
- Benign Neoplasm of RectumC0496867
- Benign Neoplasm of the RectumC0496867
- Benign Rectal NeoplasmC0496867
- Benign Rectal NeoplasmsC0496867
- Benign Rectal TumorC0496867
- Benign Rectal TumorsC0496867
- Benign Tumor of RectumC0496867
- Benign Tumor of the RectumC0496867
- Benign neoplasm of rectumC0496867
- Benign neoplasm of rectum (disorder)C0496867
- Benign rectal neoplasmC0496867
- Benign tumor of rectumC0496867
- Benign tumour of rectumC0496867
- Rectal Neoplasms, BenignC0496867
- Rectal Tumors, BenignC0496867
Clinical Terms
- Benign neoplasm of rectum and anal canal
- Adenoma of rectum
- Benign tumour of rectum
- Tubulovillous adenoma of anorectum
- Benign tumour of anus
- Benign neoplasm of anal canal
- Benign Neoplasm of the Rectum
- Benign tumor of anus
- Tubulovillous adenoma of rectum
- Benign Rectal Neoplasm
- Benign neoplasm of anus
- Benign papilloma of rectum
- Rectal Neoplasms, Benign
- Benign Rectal Neoplasms
- Dysplasia of large intestine
- Benign neoplasm of rectum (disorder)
- Anorectal tubulovillous adenoma
- Benign Tumor of Rectum
- Polyp of rectum
- Benign Tumor of the Rectum
- Rectal polyp
- Villous adenoma of rectum
- Dysplasia of rectum
- Benign tumour of anal canal
- Rectal Tumors, Benign
- Benign tumor of anal canal
- Benign Rectal Tumors
- Adenomatous polyp of rectum
- Benign Rectal Tumor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for benign neoplasm of rectum?
The ICD-10-CM code for benign neoplasm of rectum is D12.8. The full clinical description is "Benign neoplasm of rectum". D12.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code D12.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D12.8 represents “Benign neoplasm of rectum”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and 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.
How does D12.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like benign neoplasm of rectum 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 D12.8?
D12.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2E92.4Y (Other specified benign neoplasm of the large intestine).
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