Hydronephrosis (DC 7509) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 7509 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Genitourinary System |
| Also Known As | Hydronephrosis, kidney swelling, blocked kidney, urine backup |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Frequent attacks of colic with infection (pyonephrosis), kidney function impaired |
| 20% | Frequent attacks of colic, requiring catheter drainage |
| 10% | Only an occasional attack of colic, not infected and not requiring catheter drainage |