Gallbladder, Removal of
DC 7318
Digestive System
Gallbladder, Removal of is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7318 in the Digestive System category. Maximum rating: 30%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Recurrent abdominal pain (post-prandial or nocturnal); **AND** chronic diarrhea characterized by *3 or more* watery bowel movements per day. |
| 10% | Intermittent abdominal pain; **AND** diarrhea characterized by *1 to 2* watery bowel movements per day. |
| 0% | No symptoms. |
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