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D12.6

Billable

Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified

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 of the colon when the specific segment of the colon cannot be determined or is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the exact colonic location is unknown; query the provider for more specific site information if available
  • •This is a less specific code, so attempt to obtain clarification from colonoscopy or imaging reports

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • inflammatory polyp of colon (K51.4-)

Code Hierarchy

└D12Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal└D12.6Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified
└D12.6Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified

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