Question 1

Is D12 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D12 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code D12 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D12 represents Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D12?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D12 is section:D10-D36 (Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from D12?

Accepted Answer

Code D12 has Type 2 Excludes including: benign carcinoid tumors of the large intestine and rectum (D3A.02-); polyp of colon NOS (K63.5). These conditions are not included in D12 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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