MDS Lookup

Item B0600 Source v1.20.1 - 2025-10-01 Matrix v1.20.1v4 - 2025-10-01
B0600 B Manual page B-6

Speech Clarity

Item Rationale

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

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

Answer Codes

Code 0
Clear speech
if the resident usually utters distinct, intelligible words.
Code 1
Unclear speech
if the resident usually utters slurred or mumbled words.
Code 2
No speech
if there is an absence of spoken words.