Intestinal fistulous diseases, external (DC 7330) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 7330 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Digestive System |
| Subcategory | The Digestive System |
| Also Known As | Fistulous disease, external |
| CFR Section | 4.110-4.114 |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Requiring total parenteral nutrition (TPN); or enteral nutritional support along with at least one of the following: (1) daily discharge equivalent to four or more ostomy bags (sized 130 cc), (2) requiring ten or more pad changes per day, or (3) a Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 16 and persistent drainage (any amount) for more than 1 month during the past 12 months |
| 60% | Requiring enteral nutritional support along with at least one of the following: (1) daily discharge equivalent to three or less ostomy bags (sized 130 cc), (2) requiring fewer than ten pad changes per day, or (3) a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 16 to 18 inclusive and persistent drainage (any amount) for more than 2 months in the past 12 months |
| 30% | Intermittent fecal discharge with persistent drainage for more than 3 months in the past 12 months |