ICD-10-CM code "D12.4": Benign neoplasm of descending colon (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeD12.4
DescriptionBenign neoplasm of descending colon
Hierarchy
  1. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
  2. Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)
  3. Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal (D12)
  4. Benign neoplasm of descending colon (D12.4)
Billable statusICD-10-CM Billable code

Excludes

  1. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
  2. Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)
  3. Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal (D12)

    Type 2benign carcinoid tumors of the large intestine and rectum (D3A.02-)

    Type 2polyp of colon NOS (K63.5)

  4. Benign neoplasm of descending colon (D12.4)

Includes

  1. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
  2. Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)
  3. Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal (D12)
  4. Benign neoplasm of descending colon (D12.4)