Mucosal Folds
DC 7204
Digestive System
Mucosal Folds is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7204 in the Digestive System category. Maximum rating: 80%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 80% | Permitting passage of liquids only, with marked impairment of general health |
| 50% | Allowing passage of liquids only, with marked malnutrition |
| 30% | Moderate; permitting passage of liquids only |
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