Posted June 25, 2024
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MDS Coding Tip of the Month
SECTION GG0130 of the MDS – RAI Manual
Self-Care – GG0130B, Oral hygiene
Coding Tips
- If a resident does not perform oral hygiene during therapy, determine the resident’s abilities based on performance on the nursing care unit.
- For a resident who is edentulous, code Oral hygiene based on the type and amount of assistance required from a helper to clean the resident’s gums.
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