Diverticulitis and diverticulosis (DC 7327)

Diverticulitis and diverticulosis (DC 7327) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code	7327
Category	The Digestive System
Subcategory	The Digestive System
Also Known As	Diverticulitis and diverticulosis
CFR Section	4.110-4.114

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Rating Criteria

Rating	Criteria
30%	Diverticular disease requiring hospitalization for abdominal distress, fever, and leukocytosis (elevated white blood cells) one or more times in the past 12 months; and with at least one of the following complications: (1) hemorrhage, (2) obstruction, (3) abscess, (4) peritonitis, or (5) perforation
20%	Diverticular disease requiring hospitalization for abdominal distress, fever, and leukocytosis (elevated white blood cells) one or more times in the past 12 months; and without associated (1) hemorrhage, (2) obstruction, (3) abscess, (4) peritonitis, or (5) perforation
0%	Asymptomatic; or a symptomatic diverticulitis or diverticulosis that is managed by diet and medication

Conditions Secondary to This

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Generalized anxiety disorder

9400

Moderate

Recurrent diverticulitis causes anxiety through fear of flare-ups, potential surgery, and dietary restrictions.

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