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DC 7329: Intestine, Large, Resection Of
Read VA diagnostic code 7329 for Intestine, large, resection of: 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 7329: Intestine, Large, Resection Of
Diagnostic code 7329 addresses Intestine, large, resection of. 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 | |
|---|---|
| 7329 Intestine, large, resection of: | |
| Total colectomy with formation of ileostomy, high-output syndrome, and more than two episodes of dehydration requiring intravenous hydration in the past 12 months | 100 |
| Total colectomy with or without permanent colostomy or ileostomy without high-output syndrome | 60 |
| Partial colectomy with permanent colostomy or ileostomy without high-output syndrome | 40 |
| Partial colectomy with reanastomosis (reconnection of the intestinal tube) with loss of ileocecal valve and recurrent episodes of diarrhea more than 3 times per day | 20 |
| Partial colectomy with reanastomosis (reconnection of the intestinal tube) | 10 |
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