CMS releases October 2021 OASIS quarterly Q&As

Effective Oct 19, 2021

Published Oct 19, 2021

Last Reviewed Oct 19, 2021

CMS provided clarification around occupational therapists (OTs) completing the Start of Care (SOC) OASIS for rehab cases in the October OASIS quarterly Q&As — released Oct. 19.

This quarterly Q&As include seven questions covering topics such as:

Guidance around new quality measure Transfer of Health Information to Provider
How to code for M1710 (When Confused (Reported or Observed Within the Last 14 Days)) and M1720 (When Anxious (Reported or Observed Within the Last 14 Days))
Guidance surrounding pressure ulcer/injuries

View CMS’ October 2021 quarterly OASIS Q&As here.

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