ICD-10-CM D12.4
Updated 3/12/2025
Reviewed by Nathan Liu, MD

Benign neoplasm of descending colon

Description

This code represents a benign tumor found in the descending colon, which is part of the large intestine. It is distinct from similar codes that refer to benign neoplasms in the cecum, appendix, ascending colon, and transverse colon, each specifying different anatomical locations within the gastrointestinal tract.

Code Crosswalks

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Alternate Codes

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Sources

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Federal and State Datasets

  • ICD-10 Files, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • ICD-10 (2019 Data), World Health Organization (WHO)