Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of (such as strictures and biliary leaks) (DC 7318) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code7318
CategoryThe Digestive System
SubcategoryThe Digestive System
Also Known AsCholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of (such as strictures and biliary leaks), Cholecystectomy, complications of, Gall bladder
CFR Section4.110-4.114
Rating Criteria
Rating Criteria
30% With recurrent abdominal pain (post-prandial or nocturnal); and chronic diarrhea characterized by three or more watery bowel movements per day
10% With intermittent abdominal pain; and diarrhea characterized by one to two watery bowel movements per day
0% Asymptomatic

Conditions Secondary to This

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Hiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia
7346
Moderate

Post-cholecystectomy syndrome commonly causes bile reflux and GERD symptoms.

This May Be Secondary To

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