DB35

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Polyp of large intestine

Description

Polyps are abnormal growths rising from the lining of the large intestine that protrude into the intestinal lumen. Polyps can cause bleeding, and over time, can develop into cancers.

Excludes

  • 2B90 – Malignant neoplasms of colon
  • 2E92.40 – Polyposis syndrome

Exclusions from above levels

  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
  • 02 – Neoplasms
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
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  • 06 – Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Child codes

  • DB35.0 – Hyperplastic polyp of large intestine
  • DB35.1 – Inflammatory polyp of large intestine
  • DB35.2 – Benign lymphoid polyp of large intestine
  • DB35.3 – Hamartomatous polyp of large intestine
  • DB35.4 – Inflammatory fibroid polyp of large intestine
  • DB35.Y – Other specified polyp of large intestine
  • DB35.Z – Polyp of large intestine, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • DB30 – Obstruction of large intestine
  • DB31 – Other acquired anatomical alterations of large intestine
  • DB32 – Motility disorders of large intestine
  • DB33 – Certain noninfectious colitis or proctitis
  • DB34 – Certain vascular disorders of large intestine
  • DB36 – Certain infections of the large intestine
  • DB3Y – Other specified diseases of large intestine
  • DB3Z – Diseases of large intestine, unspecified

Foundation entity

Polyp of large intestine – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/537826614

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 13: Diseases of the digestive system