Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7347: Pancreatitis, Chronic Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.114
- Rating range
- 30% to 100%
- Rating levels
- 3
- Body system
- Digestive system
The VA rates Pancreatitis, Chronic under diagnostic code 7347 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 7347 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | At least one episode per year of abdominal or mid-back pain requiring ongoing outpatient medical treatment for pain, digestive problems, or management of related complications including but not limited to cyst, pseudocyst, intestinal obstruction, or ascites What raters look for1+ pain episode/year; ongoing outpatient treatment; complications: cyst/pseudocyst/obstruction/ascites |
| 60% | Three or more episodes of abdominal or mid-back pain per year and at least one episode per year requiring hospitalization for management either of complications related to abdominal pain or complications of tube enteral feeding What raters look for3+ pain episodes/year; 1+ hospitalization/year; tube enteral feeding complications |
| 100% | Daily episodes of abdominal or mid-back pain requiring three or more hospitalizations per year; and pain management by a physician; and maldigestion and malabsorption requiring dietary restriction and pancreatic enzyme supplementation What raters look fordaily pain; 3+ hospitalizations/year; physician pain management; maldigestion/malabsorption; enzyme supplementation |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7347?
Diagnostic code 7347 is the VA rating schedule entry for Pancreatitis, Chronic, 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 7347?
DC 7347 provides ratings of 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 7347 require?
The 100% rating for Pancreatitis, Chronic requires: Daily episodes of abdominal or mid-back pain requiring three or more hospitalizations per year; and pain management by a physician; and maldigestion and malabsorption requiring dietary restriction and pancreatic enzyme supplementation.