ICD-10-CM D12: Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for D12

Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal

Coding Notes & Guidelines for D12

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

benign carcinoid tumor of the appendix (D3A.020)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

inflammatory polyp of colon (K51.4-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

benign carcinoid tumor of the rectum (D3A.026)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • 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)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • benign carcinoid tumors of the large intestine and rectum (D3A.02-)
  • polyp of colon NOS (K63.5)
Inclusion Terms

Benign neoplasm of ileocecal valve

Inclusion Terms
  • Benign neoplasm of hepatic flexure
  • Benign neoplasm of splenic flexure
Inclusion Terms
  • Adenomatosis of colon
  • Benign neoplasm of large intestine NOS
  • Polyposis (hereditary) of colon
Inclusion Terms

Benign neoplasm of anus NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for D12):

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

About ICD-10-CM Code D12 (Benign neoplasm of colon)

ICD-10-CM code D12 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM D12 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about D12 - Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Benign neoplasm of colon related to rectum, anus and anal canal.