Coding Instructions

for X0900A, Transcription Error
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Check the box if any errors in the prior record accepted into iQIES were caused by data
transcription errors.
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A transcription error includes any error made recording MDS assessment or tracking
form information from other sources. An example is transposing the digits for the
resident’s weight (e.g., recording “191” rather than the correct weight of “119” that
appears in the medical record).
Coding Instructions for X0900B, Data Entry Error
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Check the box if any errors in the prior record accepted into iQIES were caused by data
entry errors.
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A data entry error includes any error made while encoding MDS assessment or tracking
form information into the facility's computer system. An example is an error where the
response to the individual minutes of physical therapy O0425C1 is incorrectly encoded as
“3000” minutes rather than the correct number of “0030” minutes.
Coding Instructions for X0900C, Software Product Error
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Check the box if any errors in the prior record accepted into iQIES were caused by
software product errors.
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A software product error includes any error created by the encoding software, such as
storing an item in the wrong format (e.g., storing weight as “020” instead of “200”).
Coding Instructions for X0900D, Item Coding Error
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Check the box if any errors in the prior record accepted into iQIES were caused by item
coding errors.
X0900: Reasons for Modification (cont.)
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An item coding error includes any error made coding an MDS item (for exceptions when
certain items may not be modified see Chapter 5), such as choosing an incorrect code for
the Functional Abilities – Mobility item GG0170A, Roll left and right (e.g., choosing a
code of “02” for a resident who requires supervision and should be coded as “04”). Item
coding errors may result when an assessor makes an incorrect judgment or
misunderstands the RAI coding instructions.
Coding Instructions for X0900Z, Other Error Requiring Modification
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Check the box if any errors in the prior record accepted into iQIES were caused by other
types of errors not included in Items X0900A through X0900D.
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Such an error includes any other type of error that causes a record accepted into iQIES to
require modification under the Correction Policy. An example would be when a record is
prematurely submitted prior to final completion of editing and review. Facility staff
should describe the “other error” in the space provided with the item.