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GG0130Section GGv1.20.1Manual page GG-10
Self-Care and GG0170: Mobility subsection added
to consolidate shared guidance from the respective GG0130
Quick codingAnswer Codes
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Response format: Instruction / group heading
09
Not applicable
Clinicians may use clinical judgment to determine if
observing a resident performing a portion of the car
transfer activity (e.g., getting into the car) allows the
clinician to adequately assess the resident’s ability to
complete the entire GG0170G, Car transfer, activity
(transferring in and out of a car). If the clinician
determines that this observation is adequate, code
based on the type and amount of assistance required to
complete the activity.
GG0170
Walking activities do not need to o
01
Dependent
If the only help a resident requires to complete the
walking activity is for a helper to retrieve and place
the walker and/or put it away after resident use, then
enter
05
Setup or clean-up assistance
Chapter Section Page(s) version 1.20.1 Change GG0170
While a resident may take a break between ascending
or descending the 4 steps or 12 steps, once they start
the activity, they must be able to ascend (or descend)
all the steps, by any safe means, without taking more
than a brief rest break to consider the stair activity
completed.
Getting to/from the stairs is not included when coding
the curb/step activities.
Do not consider the sit-to-stand or stand-to-sit transfer
when coding any of the st
3
51% or more
If the resident had more substantial oral intake than
sips of fluid, consult with the dieticianqualified
dietitian or other clinically qualified nutrition professional.
Chapter Section Page(s) version 1.20.1 Change Hyperlinks in this section have been revised to reflect up-to-
date locations.
M0300
Step 3: Determine “Present on Admission” For each pressure ulcer/injury, determine if the pressure
ulcer/injury was present at the time of admission/entry or
reentry and not acquired while the r
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24 relationships7 groups+
OBRA Stand Alone Assessments
OBRA Admission A=01, B=99, F=99, G=^, H=0
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OBRA Quarterly A=02, B=99, F=99, G=^, H=0
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OBRA Annual / Sig Chg A=03, B=99, F=99, G=^, H=0 A= 04, B=99, F=99, G=^, H=0
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OBRA Discharge A=99, B=99, F=10, 11, G=1, 2, H=0
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