ICD-10 code of rectal polyps?
Benign rectal polyps ICD-10 is K62.9. This code may be applied in seeking treatment in insurance and billing.
Are rectal polyps cancerous?
Most of the rectal polyps are benign and especially hyperplastic polyps. However, adenomatous as well as villous adenoma may progress to colorectal cancer in the case of untreated.
How are rectal polyps found?
The rectal polyps is normally detected during a colonoscopy or flexi-sigmoidoscopy. The suspicious growths that have been identified during such processes can undergo biopsies or excision and be examined in a laboratory.
Which are the various types of rectal polyps?
The most common ones include hyperplastic polyps (non-cancerous), adenomatous polyps (possibly pre-cancerous), inflammatory polyps (linked to bowel disease), and the villous adenoma (puts one at risk of cancer).
Is polyp removal painful?
No. Polypectomy during colonoscopy is performed under a sedation process and, therefore, you will not receive pain in the process. Some slight cramping or soreness may be felt afterward but this is generally very easy to get rid of.
How often does it do follow-up test?
As a rule, the recommendation of follow-up colonoscopy is based on the amount, size, and type of polyps detected and the risk factors.
Can diet help prevent polyps?
A high fiber and low saturation fats diet could also be helpful in ensuring that the risk of new polyps do not get into your body. The diet will not give an assurance of preventive effect, but this will help in the healthy growth of the colon as a whole.
Would you suggest that I see a specialist with polyps?
Yes. A gastroenterologist is furnished with medical expertise and equipment to detect, remove and maintain a check of the polyps with maximum attention.
What would be in case of poor therapy of polyps?
The adenomatous or villous polyp that was not treated can grow and later develop to colorectal cancer, over time. The key in the prevention of this development is the early identification and removal of the same.
Who is the nearest rectal polyp specialist in the area of Houston?
GastroDoxs card is a marketing platinum company based in Houston, and can be contacted instantly to talk to a GI experienced doctor. Online reservation, and brief waiting are also availed to help you to make your booking or treatment on time.
Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG
| Updated 03-17-2026