D12.0
BillableBenign neoplasm of cecum
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A benign (non-cancerous) tumor that develops in the cecum, which is the first part of the large intestine on the right side of the abdomen.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure the neoplasm is confirmed to be in the cecum and not the ascending colon or other colonic segments
- •Document findings from colonoscopy or imaging studies that identified the lesion location
Code Hierarchy
└D12Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal└D12.0Benign neoplasm of cecum
└D12.0Benign neoplasm of cecum