D12 ICD-10-CM Code: Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
D12Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where D12 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)
- 3
Category D12
Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal
- 4
Code D12
Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal
Codes under D12
D12 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
D12.0Benign neoplasm of cecumD12.1Benign neoplasm of appendixD12.2Benign neoplasm of ascending colonD12.3Benign neoplasm of transverse colonD12.4Benign neoplasm of descending colonD12.5Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colonD12.6Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecifiedD12.7Benign neoplasm of rectosigmoid junctionD12.8Benign neoplasm of rectumD12.9Benign neoplasm of anus and anal canalNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for D12.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for D12.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D12.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for D12.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- benign carcinoid tumors of the large intestine and rectum (D3A.02-)
- polyp of colon NOS (K63.5)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code D12 mean?
D12 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal.”
Is D12 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. D12 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is D12 located in ICD-10-CM?
D12 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36) (D10–D36), under category D12, Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal.
What coding notes are listed for D12?
No inclusion terms are listed for D12 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: benign carcinoid tumors of the large intestine and rectum (D3A.02-); polyp of colon NOS (K63.5).