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Diagnostic Code 7347: Pancreatitis, chronic
Digestive System · 38 CFR §4.114 · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Daily episodes of abdominal or mid-back pain that require three or more hospitalizations per year; and pain management by a physician; and maldigestion and malabsorption requiring dietary restriction and pancreatic enzyme supplementation | 100% |
| Three or more episodes of abdominal or mid-back pain per year and at least one episode per year requiring hospitalization for management either of complications related to abdominal pain or complications of tube enteral feeding | 60% |
| At least one episode per year of abdominal or mid-back pain that requires ongoing outpatient medical treatment for pain, digestive problems, or management of related complications including but not limited to cyst, pseudocyst, intestinal obstruction, or ascites | 30% |
| Note (1): Appropriate diagnostic studies must confirm that abdominal pain in this condition results from pancreatitis. | |
| Note (2): Separately rate endocrine dysfunction resulting in diabetes due to pancreatic insufficiency under DC 7913 (Diabetes mellitus). | |
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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.