U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

D12.6 ICD-10-CM Code: Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

D12.6

Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where D12.6 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 2

    Neoplasms (C00-D49)

  2. 2

    Section

    Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)

  3. 3

    Category D12

    Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal

  4. 4

    Code D12.6

    Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Adenomatosis of colon
  • Benign neoplasm of large intestine NOS
  • Polyposis (hereditary) of colon

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for D12.6.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D12.6.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for D12.6.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • inflammatory polyp of colon (K51.4-)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code D12.6 mean?

D12.6 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified.”

Is D12.6 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, D12.6 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is D12.6 located in ICD-10-CM?

D12.6 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 D12.6?

Its listed inclusion terms are Adenomatosis of colon; Benign neoplasm of large intestine NOS; Polyposis (hereditary) of colon. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: inflammatory polyp of colon (K51.4-).

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