Steps for Assessment
1. Complete if A0310A = 01, 03, 04 or 05 (Admission assessment, Annual assessment, SCSA,
Significant Correction to Prior Comprehensive Assessment).
2. Check all that apply.
DiraChart MDS item reference
A1510Section Av1.20.1Manual page A-32
Level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review
(PASRR) Conditions
Quick coding
Answer Codes
Use the item-specific response choices below when structured codes apply.
Response format: Instruction / group heading
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Item-specific instructions
Coding Guidance
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Coding Instructions
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Code A, Serious mental illness: if resident has been diagnosed with a serious
mental illness.
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Code B, Intellectual Disability: if resident has been diagnosed with intellectual
disability/developmental disability.
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Code C, Other related conditions: if resident has been diagnosed with other
related conditions.
MDS item matrixAssessment Applicability
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4 relationships3 groups+
Assessment Applicability
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Nursing Home Subsets
OBRA Stand Alone Assessments
Program and Policy Use
Official CMS source
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Reference details
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