Diagnostic Code 7312: Cirrhosis of the Liver Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.114
- Rating range
- 0% to 100%
- Rating levels
- 5
- Body system
- Digestive system
The VA rates Cirrhosis of the Liver under diagnostic code 7312 in 38 CFR § 4.114. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 7312 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Asymptomatic, but with a history of liver disease What raters look forhistory of liver disease; asymptomatic |
| 10% | Liver disease with Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score greater than 6 but less than 10; or with evidence of either anorexia, weakness, abdominal pain or malaise What raters look forMELD score greater than 6 but less than 10; anorexia, weakness, abdominal pain, or malaise |
| 30% | Liver disease with Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score of 10 or 11; or with signs of portal hypertension such as splenomegaly or ascites (fluid in the abdomen) and either weakness, anorexia, abdominal pain, or malaise What raters look forMELD score of 10 or 11; signs of portal hypertension such as splenomegaly or ascites |
| 60% | Liver disease with Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score greater than 11 but less than 15; or with daily fatigue and at least one episode in the last year of either (1) variceal hemorrhage, or (2) portal gastropathy or hepatic encephalopathy What raters look forMELD score greater than 11 but less than 15; daily fatigue with variceal hemorrhage, portal gastropathy, or hepatic encephalopathy in the last year |
| 100% | Liver disease with Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score greater than or equal to 15; or with continuous daily debilitating symptoms, generalized weakness and at least one of the following: (1) ascites (fluid in the abdomen), or (2) a history of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, or (3) hepatic encephalopathy, or (4) variceal hemorrhage, or (5) coagulopathy, or (6) portal gastropathy, or (7) hepatopulmonary or hepatorenal syndrome What raters look forMELD score of 15 or more; continuous daily debilitating symptoms with a listed complication |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7312?
Diagnostic code 7312 is the VA rating schedule entry for Cirrhosis of the Liver, found in 38 CFR § 4.114. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7312?
DC 7312 provides ratings of 0%, 10%, 30%, 60%, 100%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7312 require?
The 100% rating for Cirrhosis of the Liver requires: Liver disease with Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score greater than or equal to 15; or with continuous daily debilitating symptoms, generalized weakness and at least one of the following: (1) ascites (fluid in the abdomen), or (2) a history of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, or (3) hepatic encephalopathy, or (4) variceal hemorrhage, or (5) coagulopathy, or (6) portal gastropathy, or (7) hepatopulmonary or hepatorenal syndrome.
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