Final version of OASIS-E, guidance manual released

Effective Dec 6, 2022

Published Dec 6, 2022

Last Reviewed Dec 6, 2022

CMS has released the final version of the OASIS-E and the related guidance manual as agencies make final preparations to implement the new OASIS on Jan. 1, 2023.

Changes since the draft was released in May include updated guidance for Section D and the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), as well as revised guidance for the patient mood interview.

There is also updated guidance for:

J0520 (Pain interference with therapy activities)
K0520 (Nutritional approaches)
N0415 (High risk medication: use and indication)
O0110 (Special treatment programs and procedures)

See all of the changes since the draft manual here: https://go.cms.gov/3Y5pJcL.

The final version of OASIS-E at: https://go.cms.gov/3VEQGlG.

And look for more coverage in upcoming issues of Home Health Line.

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