Diverticular Disease
DC 7327
Digestive System
Diverticular Disease is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7327 in the Digestive System category. Maximum rating: 30%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Requiring hospitalization for abdominal distress, fever, **AND** leukocytosis (elevated white blood cells) *1 or more times* in the past 12 months; **WITH** *at least 1* of the following: (1) hemorrhage, (2) obstruction, (3) abscess, (4) peritonitis, *or* (5) perforation. |
| 20% | Requiring hospitalization for abdominal distress, fever, **AND** leukocytosis (elevated white blood cells) *1 or more times* in the past 12 months. |
| 0% | No symptoms *or* symptoms are managed by diet **AND** medication. |
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