MDS Lookup

Item J0300 Source v1.20.1 - 2025-10-01 Matrix v1.20.1v4 - 2025-10-01
J0300 J Manual page J-9

Pain Presence

Steps for Assessment

Source anchor

CMS MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.20.1 is the governed baseline currently attached to this lookup item.

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Answer coverage

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Answer Codes

Code 0
No
if the resident responds “no” to having any pain or hurting in the last 5 days.
Code 1
Yes
if the resident responds “yes” to having any pain or hurting in the last 5 days. If coded 1, proceed to the Pain Assessment Interview.
Code 9
Unable to answer
if the resident is unable to answer, does not respond, or gives a nonsensical response. If coded 9, skip to the Staff Assessment for Pain.