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D12.3

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Benign neoplasm of transverse 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 or growth found in the transverse colon, which is the horizontal portion of the large intestine. These growths are not life-threatening but may require monitoring or removal depending on their size and symptoms.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify the specific location is documented as transverse colon; if the colon location is unspecified, use D12.9 instead
  • •Distinguish between benign neoplasms (D12.x) and malignant neoplasms (C18.x) - benign tumors have better prognosis and different treatment approaches

Code Hierarchy

└D12Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal└D12.3Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
└D12.3Benign neoplasm of transverse colon

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