D12.2
BillableBenign neoplasm of ascending colon
D12.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Benign neoplasm of ascending colon. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
C00-D49 Neoplasms
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHA polyp is an extra piece of tissue that grows inside your body. Colonic polyps grow in the large intestine, or colon. Most polyps are not dangerous. However, some polyps may turn into cancer or already be cancer. To be safe, doctors remove polyps and test them. Polyps can be removed when a doctor examines the inside of the large intestine during a colonoscopy . Anyone can get polyps, but certain people are more…
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