Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D3A.02

Benign carcinoid tumors of the appendix, large intestine, and rectum

ICD-10-CM Code:
D3A.02
ICD-10 Code for:
Benign carcinoid tumors of the appendix, lg int, and rectum
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Benign neuroendocrine tumors
      (D3A)
      • Benign neuroendocrine tumors
        (D3A)

D3A.02 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of benign carcinoid tumors of the appendix, large intestine, and rectum. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Benign carcinoid tumors of the appendix, lg int, and rectum

Non-specific codes like D3A.02 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for benign carcinoid tumors of the appendix, lg int, and rectum:

  • Use D3A.020 for Benign carcinoid tumor of the appendix - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D3A.021 for Benign carcinoid tumor of the cecum - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D3A.022 for Benign carcinoid tumor of the ascending colon - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D3A.023 for Benign carcinoid tumor of the transverse colon - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D3A.024 for Benign carcinoid tumor of the descending colon - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D3A.025 for Benign carcinoid tumor of the sigmoid colon - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D3A.026 for Benign carcinoid tumor of the rectum - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D3A.029 for Benign carcinoid tumor of the large intestine, unspecified portion - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


Benign Tumors

Tumors are abnormal growths in your body. They can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. Benign tumors grow only in one place. They cannot spread or invade other parts of your body. Even so, they can be dangerous if they press on vital organs, such as your brain.

Tumors are made up of extra cells. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as your body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this process goes wrong. New cells form when your body does not need them, and old cells do not die when they should. These extra cells can divide without stopping and may form tumor.

Treatment often involves surgery. Benign tumors usually don't grow back.

NIH: National Cancer Institute


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Colonic Diseases

Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some of these include:

  • Colorectal cancer
  • Colonic polyps - extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerous
  • Ulcerative colitis - ulcers of the colon and rectum
  • Diverticulitis - inflammation or infection of pouches in the colon
  • Irritable bowel syndrome - an uncomfortable condition causing abdominal cramping and other symptoms

Treatment for colonic diseases varies greatly depending on the disease and its severity. Treatment may involve diet, medicines and in some cases, surgery.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.