Diagnostic Code 7599: Chronic Kidney Disease (Renal Dysfunction, by analogy) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.115a
- Rating range
- 0% to 100%
- Rating levels
- 5
- Body system
- Genitourinary system
The VA rates Chronic Kidney Disease (Renal Dysfunction, by analogy) under diagnostic code 7599 in 38 CFR § 4.115a. 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 7599 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | GFR from 60 to 89 mL/min/1.73 m2 and either recurrent red blood cell (RBC) casts, white blood cell (WBC) casts, or granular casts for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months; or GFR from 60 to 89 mL/min/1.73 m2 and structural kidney abnormalities (cystic, obstructive, or glomerular) for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months; or GFR from 60 to 89 mL/min/1.73 m2 and albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) of 30 mg/g or more for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months What raters look forGFR 60 to 89 with recurrent casts, structural kidney abnormality, or ACR of 30 mg/g or more; at least 3 consecutive months in the past 12 months |
| 30% | Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 45 to 59 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months What raters look forGFR 45 to 59 for at least 3 consecutive months |
| 60% | Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 30 to 44 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months What raters look forGFR 30 to 44 for at least 3 consecutive months |
| 80% | Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 15 to 29 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months What raters look forGFR 15 to 29 for at least 3 consecutive months |
| 100% | Chronic kidney disease with glomerular filtration rate (GFR) less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months; or requiring regular routine dialysis; or eligible kidney transplant recipient What raters look forGFR less than 15 for at least 3 consecutive months; regular routine dialysis; eligible kidney transplant recipient |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7599?
Diagnostic code 7599 is the VA rating schedule entry for Chronic Kidney Disease (Renal Dysfunction, by analogy), found in 38 CFR § 4.115a. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7599?
DC 7599 provides ratings of 0%, 30%, 60%, 80%, 100%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7599 require?
The 100% rating for Chronic Kidney Disease requires: Chronic kidney disease with glomerular filtration rate (GFR) less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months; or requiring regular routine dialysis; or eligible kidney transplant recipient.
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