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7015 – Atrioventricular Block

Description Rating
7015 Atrioventricular block:
Benign (First-Degree and Second-Degree, Type I):
Evaluate under the General Rating Formula.
Non-Benign (Second-Degree, Type II and Third-Degree): Evaluate under DC 7018 (implantable cardiac pacemakers)
Evaluate under DC 7018 (implantable cardiac pacemakers).
GENERAL RATING FORMULA FOR DISEASES OF THE HEART:
During and for three months following myocardial infarction, confirmed by laboratory tests 100
Thereafter, use the General Rating Formula
Workload of 3.0 METs or less results in heart failure symptoms 100
Workload of 3.1-5.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms 60
Workload of 5.1-7.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms; or evidence of cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation confirmed by echocardiogram or equivalent (e.g., multigated acquisition scan or MRI) 30
Workload of 7.1-10.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms; or continuous medication required for control 10

1 Review for entitlement to special monthly compensation under § 3.350 of this chapter.