MDS Insights – August 2024 Edition

MDS Coding Tip of the Month

SECTION GG0130 of the MDS – RAI Manual
Self-Care – GG0130E Shower/bathe self

Coding Tips

• Shower/bathe self includes the ability to wash, rinse, and dry the face, upper and lower body, perineal area, and feet. Do not include washing, rinsing, and drying the resident’s back or hair. Shower/bathe self does not include transferring in/out of a tub/shower.
• Assessment of Shower/bathe self can take place in any location including a shower or bath or at a sink or in bed (i.e., full body sponge bath). Bathing can be assessed with the resident seated on a tub bench.
• Code 05, Setup or clean-up assistance, if the resident can complete bathing tasks only after a helper retrieves or sets up supplies necessary to perform the included tasks.
• Code 05, Setup or clean-up assistance, if the only help the resident requires is assistance before the bathing activity to cover wounds or devices for water protection during bathing..

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