D12.9
BillableBenign neoplasm of anus and anal canal
Benign neoplasm of anus and anal canal
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Benign neoplasm of anus NOS
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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
D12.8Benign neoplasm of rectum
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(42)
SNOMED CT
- 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
- Anorectal tubulovillous adenoma449410007
- Tubulovillous adenoma of anorectum449410007
UMLS
- Benign Anal NeoplasmC0347276
- Benign Anal TumorC0347276
- Benign Neoplasm of AnusC0347276
- Benign Neoplasm of the AnusC0347276
- Benign Tumor of AnusC0347276
- Benign Tumor of the AnusC0347276
- Benign neoplasm of anusC0347276
- Benign neoplasm of anus (disorder)C0347276
- Benign neoplasm of anus NOSC0347276
- Benign tumor of anusC0347276
- Benign tumour of anusC0347276
- Benign neoplasm of anus and anal canalC0496868
Clinical Terms
- Benign neoplasm of rectum and anal canal
- Benign tumour of rectum
- Tubulovillous adenoma of anorectum
- Benign Anal Neoplasm
- Benign tumour of anus
- Benign neoplasm of anal canal
- Benign Tumor of the Anus
- Benign Anal Tumor
- Benign tumor of anus
- Benign Neoplasm of Anus
- Benign neoplasm of anus NOS
- Anorectal tubulovillous adenoma
- Benign neoplasm of anus (disorder)
- Benign Neoplasm of the Anus
- Benign tumour of anal canal
- Benign tumor of anal canal
- Benign tumor of rectum
- Benign neoplasm of rectum
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for benign neoplasm of anus and anal canal?
The ICD-10-CM code for benign neoplasm of anus and anal canal is D12.9. The full clinical description is "Benign neoplasm of anus and anal canal". D12.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code D12.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D12.9 represents “Benign neoplasm of anus and anal canal”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is D12.9 a billable code?
Yes, D12.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is D12.9 in?
D12.9 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D12.9?
D12.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: benign neoplasm of anal margin (D22.5, D23.5); benign neoplasm of anal skin (D22.5, D23.5); benign neoplasm of perianal skin (D22.5, D23.5).
What SNOMED CT codes does D12.9 map to?
D12.9 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 449410007, 91971005, 91978004, 92318000, 188838004. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for D12.9?
D12.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0347276, C0496868. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does D12.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like benign neoplasm of 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 D12.9?
D12.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2E92.5 (Benign neoplasm of anus or anal canal).
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