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Diagnostic Code 7327: Diverticulitis and diverticulosis
Digestive System · 38 CFR §4.114 · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Diverticular disease requiring hospitalization for abdominal distress, fever, and leukocytosis (elevated white blood cells) one or more times in the past 12 months; and with at least one of the following complications: (1) hemorrhage, (2) obstruction, (3) abscess, (4) peritonitis, or (5) perforation | 30% |
| Diverticular disease requiring hospitalization for abdominal distress, fever, and leukocytosis (elevated white blood cells) one or more times in the past 12 months; and without associated (1) hemorrhage, (2) obstruction, (3) abscess, (4) peritonitis, or (5) perforation | 20% |
| Asymptomatic; or a symptomatic diverticulitis or diverticulosis that is managed by diet and medication | 0% |
| Note: For colectomy or colostomy, use DC 7327 or DC 7329 (Intestine, large, resection of), whichever results in a higher evaluation. | |
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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.114, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.