D12.7
BillableBenign neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A noncancerous tumor located at the junction where the sigmoid colon connects to the rectum.
Coding Tips
- •Verify documentation specifies the rectosigmoid junction location to distinguish from other colon sites
- •Confirm the neoplasm is benign; malignant tumors at this site use different C-codes
Code Hierarchy
└D12Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal└D12.7Benign neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction
└D12.7Benign neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction