Hydronephrosis (DC 7509) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code7509
CategoryThe Genitourinary System
Also Known AsHydronephrosis, kidney swelling, blocked kidney, urine backup
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