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Diagnostic Code 6523: Bacterial rhinitis

Respiratory System · 38 CFR §4.97 · All codes in this system

Evaluation criteriaRating
Rhinoscleroma50%
With permanent hypertrophy of turbinates and with greater than 50-percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side10%

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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.97, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.