Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of DC 7318
Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 7318 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Digestive System |
| Subcategory | The Digestive System |
| Also Known As | Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of (such as strictures and biliary leaks), Cholecystectomy, complications of, Gall bladder |
| CFR Section | 4.110-4.114 |
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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
1 linksHiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia
7346
Post-cholecystectomy syndrome commonly causes bile reflux and GERD symptoms.
This May Be Secondary To
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