Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7617: Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.116
- Rating range
- 30% to 100%
- Rating levels
- 3
- Body system
- Gynecological conditions
The VA rates Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal) under diagnostic code 7617 in 38 CFR § 4.116. 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 7617 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Complete removal of uterus including corpus What raters look forcomplete hysterectomy |
| 50% | Removal of uterus including cervix What raters look fortotal hysterectomy including cervix |
| 100% | For 3 months after removal (then rate on residuals) What raters look forpost-surgical 3 months |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7617?
Diagnostic code 7617 is the VA rating schedule entry for Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal), found in 38 CFR § 4.116. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7617?
DC 7617 provides ratings of 30%, 50%, 100%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7617 require?
The 100% rating for Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal) requires: For 3 months after removal (then rate on residuals).
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Claim Raven is not legal or medical advice and is not an official VA application. Rating criteria are quoted from 38 CFR Part 4; the VA applies them to your specific record.
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