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DC 7207: Barrett's Esophagus
Read VA diagnostic code 7207 for Barrett's esophagus: published criteria, regulatory notes, related codes and official sources checked October 25, 2026.
Published criteria from 38 CFR 4.114, current through 2026-10-22. Historical decisions may require a different version. This reference does not diagnose a condition or determine an evaluation.
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DC 7207: Barrett's Esophagus
Diagnostic code 7207 addresses Barrett's esophagus. Read its specific instructions together with any shared formula, notes and linked provisions. These criteria describe evaluation after the applicable entitlement requirements are met; this reference does not diagnose a condition or determine a claim.
| Rating | |
|---|---|
| 7207 Barrett's esophagus: | |
| With esophageal stricture: Rate as esophagus, stricture of (DC 7203). | |
| Without esophageal stricture: | |
| Documented by pathologic diagnosis with high-grade dysplasia | 30 |
| Documented by pathologic diagnosis with low-grade dysplasia | 10 |
| Note (1): If malignancy develops, rate as malignant neoplasms of the digestive system, exclusive of skin growths (DC 7343). | |
| Note (2): If the condition is resolved via surgery, radiofrequency ablation, or other treatment, rate residuals as esophagus, stricture of (DC 7203). |
What The Criteria Measure
- Does the decision identify diagnostic code 7207, and does the medical record describe the condition named by this code?
- Do records identify the treatment, procedure and relevant dates that the provision actually distinguishes?
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