MDS Lookup

Item J0520 Source v1.20.1 - 2025-10-01 Matrix v1.20.1v4 - 2025-10-01
J0520 J Manual page J-14

Pain Interference with Therapy Activities

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

6 governed answer row(s) are attached for this item.

Answer Codes

Code 0
Does not apply
if the resident responds that they did not participate in rehabilitation therapy for reasons unrelated to pain (e.g., therapy not needed, u...
Code 1
Rarely or not at all
if the resident responds that pain has rarely or not at all limited their participation in rehabilitation therapy sessions over the past 5...
Code 2
Occasionally
if the resident responds that pain has occasionally limited their participation in rehabilitation therapy sessions over the past 5 days.
Code 3
Frequently
if the resident responds that pain has frequently limited their participation in rehabilitation therapy sessions over the past 5 days.
Code 4
Almost constantly
if the resident responds that pain has almost constantly limited their participation in rehabilitation therapy sessions over the past 5 day...
Code 8
Unable to answer
if the resident is unable to answer the question, does not respond, or gives a nonsensical response.