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Diagnostic Code 6822: Actinomycosis

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

General Rating Formula for Bacterial Infections of the Lung

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Active infection with systemic symptoms such as fever, night sweats, weight loss, or hemoptysis100%
Depending on the specific findings, rate residuals as interstitial lung disease, restrictive lung disease, or, when obstructive lung disease is the major residual, as chronic bronchitis (DC 6600).
Interstitial Lung Disease

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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.