Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of (such as strictures and biliary leaks) DC 7318
VA rates it under diagnostic code 7318 in 38 CFR 4.114. Body system: Digestive.
Also searched as: gallbladder removal, cholecystectomy.
How VA rates it
The schedule allows 3 rating levels for this code: 0%, 10%, and 30%. VA picks the level whose criteria best match your symptoms and records.
Source: 38 CFR 4.114 on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels and criteria
| Rating | What the schedule says |
|---|---|
| 30% | With recurrent abdominal pain (post-prandial or nocturnal); and chronic diarrhea characterized by three or more watery bowel movements per day |
| 10% | With intermittent abdominal pain; and diarrhea characterized by one to two watery bowel movements per day |
| 0% | Asymptomatic |
Criteria text from 38 CFR 4.114, eCFR as of November 10, 2026. The eCFR is the official source if anything here differs.
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