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The Genitourinary System VA Rating Codes
Browse 40 active diagnostic codes in the genitourinary system, with current criteria, notes and links to the published regulation.
The the genitourinary system collection covers the following named conditions and rating methods. Select a code to read its own criteria and any applicable shared formula. The section and code number identify the rule; they do not establish service connection.
- DC 7500: Kidney, removal of one
- DC 7501: Kidney, abscess of
- DC 7502: Nephritis, chronic
- DC 7504: Pyelonephritis, chronic
- DC 7505: Kidney, tuberculosis of
- DC 7507: Nephrosclerosis, arteriolar
- DC 7508: Nephrolithiasis/Ureterolithiasis/Nephrocalcinosis
- DC 7509: Hydronephrosis
- DC 7511: Ureter, stricture of
- DC 7512: Cystitis, chronic, includes interstitial and all etiologies, infectious and non-infectious
- DC 7515: Bladder, calculus in, with symptoms interfering with function
- DC 7516: Bladder, fistula of
- DC 7517: Bladder, injury of
- DC 7518: Urethra, stricture of
- DC 7519: Urethra, fistula of
- DC 7520: Penis, removal of half or more
- DC 7521: Penis, removal of glans
- DC 7522: Erectile dysfunction, with or without penile deformity
- DC 7523: Testis, atrophy complete
- DC 7524: Testis, removal
- DC 7525: Prostatitis, urethritis, epididymitis, orchitis (unilateral or bilateral), chronic only
- DC 7527: Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstruction
- DC 7528: Malignant neoplasms of the genitourinary system
- DC 7529: Benign neoplasms of the genitourinary system
- DC 7530: Chronic renal disease requiring regular dialysis
- DC 7531: Kidney transplant
- DC 7532: Renal tubular disorders (such as renal glycosurias, aminoacidurias, renal tubular acidosis, Fanconi's syndrome, Bartter's syndrome, related disorders of Henle's loop and proximal or distal nephron function, etc.)
- DC 7533: Cystic diseases of the kidneys
- DC 7534: Atherosclerotic renal disease (renal artery stenosis, atheroembolic renal disease, or large vessel disease, unspecified)
- DC 7535: Toxic nephropathy (antibotics, radiocontrast agents, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, heavy metals, and similar agents)
- DC 7536: Glomerulonephritis
- DC 7537: Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism
- DC 7538: Papillary necrosis
- DC 7539: Renal amyloid disease
- DC 7540: Disseminated intravascular coagulation with renal cortical necrosis
- DC 7541: Renal involvement in diabetes mellitus type I or II
- DC 7542: Neurogenic bladder
- DC 7543: Varicocele/Hydrocele
- DC 7544: Renal disease caused by viral infection such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C
- DC 7545: Bladder, diverticulum of
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