Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection DC 7301

Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection VA Disability Rating Details

Diagnostic Code7301
CategoryThe Digestive System
SubcategoryThe Digestive System
Also Known AsPeritoneum, adhesions, stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer, peptic ulcer, stomach pain, H pylori
CFR Section4.110-4.114
Rating Criteria
Rating Criteria
80% Persistent partial bowel obstruction that is either inoperable and refractory to treatment, or requires total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for obstructive symptoms
50% Symptomatic peritoneal adhesions, persisting or recurring after surgery, trauma, inflammatory disease process such as chronic cholecystitis or Crohn's disease, or infection, as determined by a healthcare provider; and clinical evidence of recurrent obstruction requiring hospitalization at least once a year; and medically-directed dietary modification other than total parenteral nutrition (TPN); and at least one of the following: (1) abdominal pain, (2) nausea, (3) vomiting, (4) colic, (5) constipation, or (6) diarrhea
30% Symptomatic peritoneal adhesions, persisting or recurring after surgery, trauma, inflammatory disease process such as chronic cholecystitis or Crohn's disease, or infection, as determined by a healthcare provider; and medically-directed dietary modification other than total parenteral nutrition (TPN); and at least one of the following: (1) abdominal pain, (2) nausea, (3) vomiting, (4) colic, (5) constipation, or (6) diarrhea
10% Symptomatic peritoneal adhesions, persisting or recurring after surgery, trauma, inflammatory disease process such as chronic cholecystitis or Crohn's disease, or infection, as determined by a healthcare provider, and at least one of the following: (1) abdominal pain, (2) nausea, (3) vomiting, (4) colic, (5) constipation, or (6) diarrhea
0% History of peritoneal adhesions, currently asymptomatic