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ICD-10 Code D12.7: Benign neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction
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 benign neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction 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
D10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
category
D12Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal
currentD12
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
D12.0Benign neoplasm of cecumcodeD12.1Benign neoplasm of appendixcodeD12.2Benign neoplasm of ascending coloncodeD12.3Benign neoplasm of transverse coloncodeD12.4Benign neoplasm of descending coloncodeD12.5Benign neoplasm of sigmoid coloncodeD12.6Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecifiedcodeD12.8Benign neoplasm of rectumcodeD12.9Benign neoplasm of anus and anal canalcode
Sibling codes
D12.0Benign neoplasm of cecumbillableD12.1Benign neoplasm of appendixbillableD12.2Benign neoplasm of ascending colonbillableD12.3Benign neoplasm of transverse colonbillableD12.4Benign neoplasm of descending colonbillableD12.5Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colonbillableD12.6Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecifiedbillableD12.8Benign neoplasm of rectumbillableD12.9Benign neoplasm of anus and anal canalbillable
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
D12.7
Common synonyms
Benign neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction
Frequently asked questions
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