Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal (D12) ICD-10-CM
The D12 code range covers benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal with 11 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 10 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 2 Excludes
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.
Codes in the D12 Range 11 codes · 10 billable
- D12 Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canalNon-billable
- D12.0 Benign neoplasm of cecum
- D12.1 Benign neoplasm of appendix
- D12.2 Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D12.3 Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D12.4 Benign neoplasm of descending colon
- D12.5 Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- D12.6 Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- D12.7 Benign neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction
- D12.8 Benign neoplasm of rectum
- D12.9 Benign neoplasm of anus and anal canal
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the D12 range.
Benign Appendix Neoplasm
A neoplasm that arises from the appendix and is characterized by the absence of atypical or malignant cytological and architectural features, and absence of invasive features or metastatic potential.
Benign Cecum Neoplasm
A neoplasm that arises from the cecum and is characterized by the absence of atypical or malignant cytological and architectural features, and absence of invasive features or metastatic potential.
Benign Colon Neoplasm
A neoplasm that arises from the colon and is characterized by the absence of atypical or malignant cytological and architectural features, and absence of invasive features or metastatic potential.
Benign Rectal Neoplasm
A neoplasm that arises from the rectum and is characterized by the absence of atypical or malignant cytological and architectural features, and absence of invasive features or metastatic potential.
About the D12 Code Range
These benign growths occur in the colon, rectum, anus, or anal canal. A benign colon neoplasm lacks malignant features, invasion, and the potential to spread.
D12 divides the growths by location. Its subdivisions distinguish the cecum and appendix from the ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid colon. They also identify an unspecified part of the colon, the rectosigmoid junction, the rectum, and the anus or anal canal.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the D12 range?
Of the 11 codes in this range, 10 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the D12 range classify?
The range classifies benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
