Is D12 a billable code?
No. D12 is a header code that groups 10 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
D12: Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
D12 groups related diagnoses under benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under D12
- 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
- D12.9Benign neoplasm of anus and anal canal
D12 questions
What does D12 mean?
D12 is the ICD-10-CM code for Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal. It is in chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.