D12.2
BillableBenign neoplasm of ascending colon
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 grows in the ascending colon, which is the part of the large intestine that goes up the right side of the abdomen.
Coding Tips
- •Distinguish between ascending colon and other colonic segments (cecum, transverse, descending, sigmoid)
- •Document the exact location from colonoscopy or imaging reports to ensure accurate coding
Code Hierarchy
└D12Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal└D12.2Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
└D12.2Benign neoplasm of ascending colon