Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7318: Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.114
- Rating range
- 0% to 30%
- Rating levels
- 3
- Body system
- Digestive system
The VA rates Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) under diagnostic code 7318 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 7318 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Nonsymptomatic What raters look forno symptoms |
| 10% | Mild symptoms What raters look formild symptoms |
| 30% | Severe symptoms with diarrhea, fatty food intolerance, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain What raters look forsevere symptoms; diarrhea; fatty food intolerance; pain |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7318?
Diagnostic code 7318 is the VA rating schedule entry for Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), 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 7318?
DC 7318 provides ratings of 0%, 10%, 30%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7318 require?
The 30% rating for Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) requires: Severe symptoms with diarrhea, fatty food intolerance, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.