ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for D12.8
Benign neoplasm of rectum
Coding Notes & Guidelines for D12.8
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
benign carcinoid tumor of the rectum (D3A.026)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code D12.8 (Benign neoplasm of rectum)
ICD-10-CM code D12.8 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 D12.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about D12.8 - Benign neoplasm of rectum. 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 rectum.