D12

Classification

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Coding Guidance

D12 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

Includes

From C00-D49

Excludes 2

Excludes2

benign carcinoid tumors of the large intestine and rectum

polyp of colon NOS

More Specific Codes

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

D12.4

Benign neoplasm of descending colon

D12.5

Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon

D12.6

Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified

D12.7

Benign neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction

D12.8

Benign neoplasm of rectum

D12.9

Benign neoplasm of anus and anal canal

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov