Posted February 11, 2026
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MDS Coding Tips of the Month
SECTION GG0170 of the MDS – RAI Manual
GG0170F, Toilet transfer
Coding Tips
- Toilet transfer includes the resident’s ability to get on and off a toilet (with or without a raised toilet seat) or bedside commode.
- Toileting hygiene, clothing management, and transferring on and off a bedpan are not considered part of the Toilet transfer activity.
- Code as 05, Setup or clean-up assistance, if the resident requires a helper to position/set up the bedside commode before and/or after the resident’s bed-to-commode transfers (place at an accessible angle/location next to the bed) and the resident does not require helper assistance during Toilet transfers.
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