Posted October 11, 2024
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MDS Coding Tips of the Month
SECTION GG0130 of the MDS – RAI Manual
Self-Care – GG0130I, Personal hygiene
Coding Tips
- Complete GG0130I when A0310A = 01-06 or A0310F = 10 or 11.
- {A0310A – Type of Assessment – 01 = Admission; 02 = Quarterly; 03 = Annual; 04 = Significant change in status; 05 = Significant correction to prior comprehensive; 06 = Significant correction to prior quarterly}
- {A0310F – Entry/discharge reporting – 10 = Discharge assessment return not anticipated; 11 = Discharge assessment return anticipated}
- Personal hygiene involves the ability to maintain personal hygiene, including combing hair, shaving, applying makeup, and washing and drying face and hands (excludes baths, showers, and oral hygiene).
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