D12.4
BillableBenign neoplasm of descending 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 in the descending colon, which is the part of the large intestine that runs down the left side of the abdomen. These growths are not life-threatening but may require monitoring or removal depending on their size and symptoms.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the specific location of the neoplasm in the descending colon, as other colon sites have different codes (D12.0-D12.3 for other locations, D12.5-D12.6 for remaining colon sections)
- •Ensure the neoplasm is documented as benign; malignant colon tumors use C-codes (C18 series) instead of D-codes
Code Hierarchy
└D12Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal└D12.4Benign neoplasm of descending colon
└D12.4Benign neoplasm of descending colon