D12

Non-billable

Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal

D12 is the ICD-10-CM code for Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D12.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes2 — not included here

  • benign carcinoid tumors of the large intestine and rectum (D3A.02-)
  • polyp of colon NOS (K63.5)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D12?
D12 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is D12 a billable code?
No — D12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D12.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of D12?
D12 has 10 more specific child codes, including D12.0, D12.1, D12.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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