Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM D12 is the diagnosis code for Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal. This code falls under the section "Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors" within Chapter 2 â Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in D12. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where D12 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, D12 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
D12 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
D12 is located in Section D10-D36 â "Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
D12 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: D12.0, D12.1, D12.2, D12.3, D12.4 and more.
Use D12 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal is D12.
No, D12 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
D12 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, D12 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.