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ICD-10 Code D01.2: Carcinoma in situ of rectum
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Neoplasms (C00-D49).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents carcinoma in situ of rectum in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
block
D00-D09In situ neoplasms
category
D01Carcinoma in situ of other and unspecified digestive organs
currentD01
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
OncologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
D01.0Carcinoma in situ of coloncodeD01.1Carcinoma in situ of rectosigmoid junctioncodeD01.3Carcinoma in situ of anus and anal canalcodeD01.4Carcinoma in situ of other and unspecified parts of intestinecategoryD01.5Carcinoma in situ of liver, gallbladder and bile ductscodeD01.7Carcinoma in situ of other specified digestive organscodeD01.9Carcinoma in situ of digestive organ, unspecifiedcode
Sibling codes
D01.0Carcinoma in situ of colonbillableD01.1Carcinoma in situ of rectosigmoid junctionbillableD01.3Carcinoma in situ of anus and anal canalbillableD01.4Carcinoma in situ of other and unspecified parts of intestineD01.5Carcinoma in situ of liver, gallbladder and bile ductsbillableD01.7Carcinoma in situ of other specified digestive organsbillableD01.9Carcinoma in situ of digestive organ, unspecifiedbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 44388high
COLONOSCOPY THROUGH STOMA; DIAGNOSTIC, INCLUDING COLLECTION OF SPECIMEN(S) BY BRUSHING OR WASHING, WHEN PERFORMED (SEPARATE PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 44401high
COLONOSCOPY THROUGH STOMA; WITH ABLATION OF TUMOR(S), POLYP(S), OR OTHER LESION(S) (INCLUDES PRE-AND POST-DILATION AND GUIDE WIRE PASSAGE, WHEN PERFORMED)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 44389high
COLONOSCOPY THROUGH STOMA; WITH BIOPSY, SINGLE OR MULTIPLE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 44391high
COLONOSCOPY THROUGH STOMA; WITH CONTROL OF BLEEDING, ANY METHOD
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 44402high
COLONOSCOPY THROUGH STOMA; WITH ENDOSCOPIC STENT PLACEMENT (INCLUDING PRE- AND POST-DILATION AND GUIDE WIRE PASSAGE, WHEN PERFORMED)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 44390high
COLONOSCOPY THROUGH STOMA; WITH REMOVAL OF FOREIGN BODY(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
D01.2
Common synonyms
Carcinoma in situ of rectum
Frequently asked questions
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