DiraChart MDS item reference

A0200Section Av1.20.1Manual page A-3

Type of Provider

DEFINITIONS

Quick coding

Answer Codes

Use the item-specific response choices below when structured codes apply.

Response format: Text entry
1

Nursing home (SNF/NF)

if a Medicare skilled nursing facility (SNF) or Medicaid nursing
facility (NF).

2

Swing bed

if a non-critical access hospital with swing bed approval.

Item-specific instructions

Coding Guidance

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RAI Manual v1.20.1

Coding Instructions


Code 1, nursing home (SNF/NF): if a Medicare
skilled nursing facility (SNF) or Medicaid nursing
facility (NF).

Code 2, swing bed: if a non-critical access hospital
with swing bed approval.

Manual page A-3
MDS item matrix

Assessment Applicability

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17 relationships5 groups
Official CMS source

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SourceCMS MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.20.1
Effective2025-10-01
Mapped locationManual page A-3
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