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Diagnostic Code 7018: Implantable cardiac pacemakers

Cardiovascular System · 38 CFR §4.104 · All codes in this system

Evaluation criteriaRating
For one month following hospital discharge for implantation or re-implantation100%
Thereafter:
Evaluate as supraventricular tachycardia (DC 7010), ventricular arrhythmias (DC 7011), or atrioventricular block (DC 7015).
Minimum10%
Note: Evaluate automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (AICDs) under DC 7011.

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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.104, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.