Table 10 - Urinary System
The two Urinary System Tables are:
- Table 10.1 - Upper Urinary Tract
- Table 10.2 - Lower Urinary Tract
Table 10.1 - Upper Urinary Tract
|
% WPI |
DESCRIPTION OF LEVEL OF IMPAIRMENT |
|
0 |
Diminution of upper urinary tract function is present as evidenced by creatinine clearance of 90 litres/day or better AND/OR |
|
0 |
Intermittent symptoms or signs of upper urinary tract dysfunction are present that do not require continuous treatment or surveillance |
|
10 |
Diminution of upper urinary tract function is present as evidenced by creatinine clearance of 75 to 89 litres/day AND/OR Solitary kidney |
|
15 |
Creatinine clearance is 75 to 89 litres/day AND symptoms and signs of urinary tract dysfunction or disease necessitate continuous medical treatment |
|
30 |
Diminution of upper urinary tract function is present as evidenced by creatinine clearance of 60 to 74 litres/day |
|
40 |
diminution of upper urinary tract function is present as evidenced by creatinine clearance of 50 to 59 litres/day |
|
45 |
Diminution of upper urinary tract function is present as evidenced by creatinine clearance of 50 to 59 litres/day AND symptoms and signs of dysfunction or disease are incompletely controlled by surgical or continuous medical treatment |
|
60 |
Diminution of upper urinary tract function is present as evidenced by creatinine clearance of 40 to 49 litres/day |
|
65 |
Diminution of upper urinary tract function is present as evidenced by creatinine clearance of 40 to 49 litres/day AND symptoms and signs of dysfunction or disease are incompletely controlled by surgical or continuous medical treatment |
|
70 |
Diminution of upper urinary tract function is present as evidenced by creatinine clearance of less than 40 litres/day |
|
75 |
Diminution of upper urinary tract function is present as evidenced by creatinine clearance of less than 40 litres/day AND symptoms and signs of dysfunction or disease are incompletely controlled by surgical or continuous medical treatment |
|
85 |
Deterioration of renal function requiring either peritoneal or haemodialysis |
Table 10.2 - Lower Urinary Tract
|
% WPI |
DESCRIPTION OF LEVEL OF IMPAIRMENT |
|
0 |
Occasional intermittent disorder without intervening problems |
|
10 |
Uretheral stricture or other disorder requiring intermittent therapy (for example, passage of sounds at intervals of more than 8 weeks) |
|
15 |
Disorder requires continuous treatment OR No voluntary bladder control but good reflex activity |
|
25 |
Urinary diversion with or without removal of the bladder OR Uretheral stricture or other disorder which cannot be effectively controlled, or recurs frequently, or requires more frequent passage of sounds (at intervals of less than 4 to 8 weeks) |
|
30 |
Intermittent dribbling incontinence |
|
45 |
Continuous dribbling incontinence |
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