Sections
Navigate through the Historical codes.
Historical Overview
The historical section of the secondary menu lists prior rating schedule criteria for several diagnostic codes; including those diagnostic codes that no longer exist. You will be given:
- The old diagnostic code
- The original name
- The new diagnostic code that replaced it (unless it says it has been deleted)
- The date of the old criteria
- The old rating schedule criteria
This will prove useful when working with cases that contain older, outdated diagnostic codes.
Cardiovascular
| Old Diagnostic Code | Name | New Diagnostic Code |
|---|---|---|
| 7000 | Rheumatic heart disease | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7002 | Pericarditis, bacterial or rheumatic, acute | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7003 | Adhesions, pericardial | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7004 | Syphilitic heart disease | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7005 | Arteriosclerotic heart disease | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7006 | Myocardium, infarction of, due to thrombosis or embolism | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7007 | Hypertensive heart disease | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7008 | Hyperthyroid heart disease | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7010 | Auricular flutter, paroxysmal | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7011 | Auricular fibrillation, paroxysmal | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7012 | Auricular fibrillation, permanent | Deleted |
| 7013 | Tachycardia, paroxysmal | Deleted |
| 7014 | Sinus tachycardia | Deleted |
| 7015 | Auriculoventricular block | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7016 | Heart valve replacement (prosthesis) | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7017 | Coronary artery bypass | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7100 | Arteriosclerosis, general | Deleted |
| 7101 | Hypertensive vascular disease (essential arterial hypertension) | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7110 | Aneurysm, aortic, fusiform, sacular, dissection and/or with stenosis | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7111 | Artery, any large artery, aneurysm of | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7112 | Artery, small, aneurysmal dilatation of | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7113 | Arteriovenous aneurysm, traumatic | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7116 | Claudication, intermittent | Deleted |
| 7117 | Raynaud's disease | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7118 | Angioneurotic edema | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7119 | Erythromelalgia | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7120 | Varicose veins | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7121 | Phlebitis or thrombophlebitis, unilateral, with obliteration of deep return circulation, including traumatic conditions | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7122 | Frozen feet, residuals of (immersion foot) | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7123 | Soft-tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin) | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
Dental
The rating schedule for dental and oral conditions was updated on September 10, 2017. To view the historical rating schedule, please click the link below
- Historical 4.150
- Historical rating criteria can also be found in the CPKM: https://vaww.vrm.km.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_kanew/help/agent/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001034/content/554400000019133/01)%20%20%C2%A74.150%20%20Schedule%20of%20ratings%E2%80%94dental%20and%20oral%20conditions
Digestive
| Old Diagnostic Code | Name | New Diagnostic Code |
|---|---|---|
| 7311 | Liver, injury of | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7312 | Liver, cirrhosis of | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7313 | Liver, abcess of, residuals | Deleted |
| 7343 | New growths, malignant, exclusive of skin growths | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7344 | New growths, benign, any specified part of digestive system, exclusive of skin growths | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7345 | Residuals of Hepatitis | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
Endocrine
The rating schedule for the endocrine system was updated on December 10, 2017. To view the historical rating schedule, please click the link below
- Historical 4.119
- Historical rating criteria can also be found in the Knowledge Management Portal: eCFR 4.119
Genitourinary
| Old Diagnostic Code | Name | New Diagnostic Code |
|---|---|---|
| 7503 | Pyelitis | Deleted |
| 7505 | Tuberculosis of Kidney | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7509 | Hydronephrosis | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7513 | Cystitis, interstitial (Hunner), submucous or elusive ulcer | Deleted |
| 7524 | Removal of Testis | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7525 | Epididymal Infection | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 7526 | Prostate gland, resection or removal | Deleted |
Gynecological
The rating schedule for gynecological conditions and disorders of the breast was updated on May 13, 2018. To view the historical rating schedule, please click the link below.
- Historical 4.116
- Historical rating criteria can also be found in the Knowledge Management Portal: https://vaww.vrm.km.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_kanew/help/agent/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001034/content/554400000019117/01)%20%20%C2%A74.116%20%20Schedule%20of%20ratings%E2%80%94gynecological%20conditions%20and%20disorders%20of%20the%20breast
Historical
The rating schedule for the hematologic & lymphatic system was updated on December 9, 2018. To view the historical rating schedule, please click the link below.
- Historical 4.117
- Historical rating criteria can also be found in the Knowledge Management Portal: eCFR 4.117
Infectious Diseases, etc.
| Old Diagnostic Code | Name | New Diagnostic Code |
|---|---|---|
| 6302 | Leprosy | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6304 | Malaria | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6305 | Lymphatic filariasis | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6306 | Oroya fever | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6307 | Plague | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6308 | Relapsing fever | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6309 | Rheumatic fever | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6310 | Syphilis | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6311 | Tuberculosis, miliary | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6313 | Vitamin deficiency | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6314 | Beriberi | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6315 | Pellagra | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6316 | Undulant fever | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6317 | Typhus | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6318 | Melioidosis | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6350 | Lupus | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6351 | HIV-Related illness | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 6354 | Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
Musculoskeletal
| Old Diagnostic Code | Name | New Diagnostic Code |
|---|---|---|
| 5285 | Vertebra, fracture of, residuals | 5235 - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 5286 | Spine, complete bony fixation (ankylosis) of | 5237 - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 5287 | Spine, ankylosis of, cervical | 5241/5238 - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 5288 | Spine, ankylosis of, dorsal | 5241/5238 - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 5289 | Spine, ankylosis of, lumbar | 5241/5238 - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 5290 | Spine, limitation of motion of, cervical | 5237 - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 5291 | Spine, limitation of motion of, dorsal | 5237 - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 5292 | Spine, limitation of motion of, lumbar | 5237 - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 5293 | Intervertebral disc syndrome | 5242/5243 - Rating Criteria Changed |
| 5295 | Lumbosacral strain | 5237 - Rating Criteria Changed |
Neurological
| Old Diagnostic Code | Name | New Diagnostic Code |
|---|---|---|
| 8045 | Brain disease due to trauma | Same Number - Rating Criteria Changed |
Respiratory
| Old Diagnostic Code | Name | New Diagnostic Code |
|---|---|---|
| 6517 | Larynx, injuries of, healed | Deleted |
| 6800 | Anthracosis (Black Lung Disease) | 6832 - Rating Critera Changed |
| 6801 | Silicosis | 6832 - Rating Critera Changed |
| 6802 | Pneumoconiosis, unspecified | 6832 - Rating Critera Changed |
| 6815 | Pneumonectomy | 6844 - Rating Critera Changed |
| 6816 | Lobectomy | 6845 - Rating Critera Changed |
| 6818 | Pleural cavity, injuries, residuals of, including gunshot wounds | 6845 - Rating Critera Changed |
Historical
The rating schedule for skin was updated on August 13, 2018. To view the historical rating schedule, please click the link below.
- Historical 4.118
- Historical rating criteria can also be found in the CPKM: https://vaww.vrm.km.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_kanew/help/agent/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001034/content/554400000019119/01) %C2%A74.118 Schedule of ratings%E2%80%94skin
Eyes
The rating schedule for eyes (visual impairment) was updated on May 13, 2018. To view the historical rating schedule, please click the link below
- Historical 4.79
- Historical 4.84a
- Historical rating criteria can also be found in the Knowledge Management Portal: eCFR 4.79