D12 – Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
ICD-10-CM code
D12
- Code
D12(claims format:D12)- Description
- Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- Block
- D10-D36 Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
Billable codes under D12
D12 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- D12.0 – Benign neoplasm of cecumBillable
- D12.1 – Benign neoplasm of appendixBillable
- D12.2 – Benign neoplasm of ascending colonBillable
- D12.3 – Benign neoplasm of transverse colonBillable
- D12.4 – Benign neoplasm of descending colonBillable
- D12.5 – Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colonBillable
- D12.6 – Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecifiedBillable
- D12.7 – Benign neoplasm of rectosigmoid junctionBillable
- D12.8 – Benign neoplasm of rectumBillable
- D12.9 – Benign neoplasm of anus and anal canalBillable
Notes for D12
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code D12?
D12 is the ICD-10-CM code for benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal, in the block D10-D36 (Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors).
Is D12 a billable code?
No. D12 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.