D12.0 vs D13.3
D12.0 (Benign neoplasm of cecum) compared with D13.3 (Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of small intestine), from the official CMS tabular data. Do not report these codes together: the official tabular list marks them Excludes1.
Can these codes be reported together?
No — do not report together. D13.3 carries an Excludes1 note covering D12.0: “benign neoplasm of ileocecal valve (D12.0)”
Sole exception: when the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
Side by side
| D12.0Benign neoplasm of cecum | D13.3Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of small intestine | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) |
| Definition | Benign neoplasm of cecum is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (D12.0). | Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of small intestine is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (D13.3). |
| Includes | Benign neoplasm of ileocecal valve | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources