Urethra, stricture

DC 7518 Genitourinary System

Urethra, stricture is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7518 in the Genitourinary System category. Maximum rating: 30%.

Rating	Criteria
30%	Requiring periodic dilation every 2-3 months
10%	Recurrent urinary tract infections requiring long-term treatment
0%	Requiring dilation only 1-2 times per year

Per 38 CFR 4.115a DC 7518. Rate as voiding dysfunction or infection, whichever is predominant.

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