ICD-9 Code 211.3
Benign neoplasm of colon
Not Valid for Submission
211.3 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of benign neoplasm of colon. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
ICD-9: | 211.3 |
Short Description: | Benign neoplasm lg bowel |
Long Description: | Benign neoplasm of colon |
Convert 211.3 to ICD-10
The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:
Code Classification
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Neoplasms (140–239)
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Benign neoplasms (210-229)
- 211 Benign neoplasm of other parts of digestive system
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Benign neoplasms (210-229)
Information for Medical Professionals
Index to Diseases and Injuries
References found for the code 211.3 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
- Adenomatosis M8220 0
- unspecified site 211.3
- Cronkhite Canada syndrome 211.3
- Dysplasia SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Anomaly- colon 211.3
- nbsp
- appendix 153.5 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- caput coli 153.4 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- cecum 153.4 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- colon SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Neoplasm intestine large 153.9 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0- with rectum 154.0 197.5 230.4 211.4 235.2 239.0
- hepatic 155.2 197.7 230.8 211.5 235.3 239.0
- flexure colon 153.0 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- ileocecum ileocecal coil junction valve 153.4 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- intestine intestinal 159.0 197.8 230.7 211.9 235.2 239.0
- large 153.9 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- appendix 153.5 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- caput coli 153.4 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- cecum 153.4 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- colon 153.9 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- and rectum 154.0 197.5 230.4 211.4 235.2 239.0
- ascending 153.6 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- caput 153.4 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- contiguous sites 153.8
- descending 153.2 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- distal 153.2 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- left 153.2 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- pelvic 153.3 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- right 153.6 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- sigmoid flexure 153.3 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- transverse 153.1 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- contiguous sites 153.8
- hepatic flexure 153.0 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- ileocecum ileocecal coil valve 153.4 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- sigmoid flexure lower upper 153.3 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- splenic flexure 153.7 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- large 153.9 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- junction
- ileocecal 153.4 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- sigmoid flexure lower upper 153.3 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- spleen splenic NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular. 159.1 197.8 230.9 211.9 235.5 239.0- flexure colon 153.7 197.5 230.3 211.3 235.2 239.0
- Neuroma M9570 0 SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Neoplasm conNEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular.tive tissue benign- appendix 211.3
- Polyp polypus
- colon M8210 0 SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Polyp adenomatous 211.3
- colon M8210 0 SEE ALSO See Also
- Polyposis SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Polyp- coli adenomatous M8220 0 211.3
- adenocarcinoma in M8220 3 153.9
- carcinoma in M8220 3 153.9
- familial M8220 0 211.3
- intestinal adenomatous M8220 0 211.3
- coli adenomatous M8220 0 211.3
- Syndrome SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Disease- Cronkhite Canada 211.3
Information for Patients
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 Polyps
A 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 likely than others. You may have a greater chance of getting polyps if you :
- Are over age 50
- Have had polyps before
- Have a family member with polyps
- Have a family history of colon cancer
Most colon polyps do not cause symptoms. If you have symptoms, they may include blood on your underwear or on toilet paper after a bowel movement, blood in your stool, or constipation or diarrhea lasting more than a week.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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ICD-9 Footnotes
General Equivalence Map Definitions
The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
- Approximate Flag - The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
- No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system.
- Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.
Index of Diseases and Injuries Definitions
- And - The word "and" should be interpreted to mean either "and" or "or" when it appears in a title.
- Code also note - A "code also" note instructs that two codes may be required to fully describe a condition, but this note does not provide sequencing direction.
- Code first - Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
- Type 1 Excludes Notes - A type 1 Excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- Type 2 Excludes Notes - A type 2 Excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
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- Inclusion terms - List of terms is included under some codes. These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable" - This abbreviation in the Alphabetic Index represents "other specified". When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Alphabetic Index directs the coder to the "other specified” code in the Tabular List.
- NOS "Not otherwise specified" - This abbreviation is the equivalent of unspecified.
- See - The "see" instruction following a main term in the Alphabetic Index indicates that another term should be referenced. It is necessary to go to the main term referenced with the "see" note to locate the correct code.
- See Also - A "see also" instruction following a main term in the Alphabetic Index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional Alphabetic Index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the "see also" note when the original main term provides the necessary code.
- 7th Characters - Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
- With - The word "with" should be interpreted to mean "associated with" or "due to" when it appears in a code title, the Alphabetic Index, or an instructional note in the Tabular List. The word "with" in the Alphabetic Index is sequenced immediately following the main term, not in alphabetical order.