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