MDS Lookup

Item J0530 Source v1.20.1 - 2025-10-01 Matrix v1.20.1v4 - 2025-10-01
J0530 J Manual page J-15

Pain Interference with Day-to-Day 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.

Matrix review

6 matrix group(s) are already attached for review on this item.

Answer coverage

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

Answer Codes

Code 1
Rarely or not at all
if the resident responds that pain has rarely or not at all limited their day-to-day activities (excluding rehabilitation therapy sessions)...
Code 2
Occasionally
if the resident responds that pain has occasionally limited their day-to-day activities (excluding rehabilitation therapy sessions) over th...
Code 3
Frequently
if the resident responds that pain has frequently limited their day-to-day activities (excluding rehabilitation therapy sessions) over the...
Code 4
Almost constantly
if the resident responds that pain has almost constantly limited their day-to-day activities (excluding rehabilitation therapy sessions) ov...
Code 8
Unable to answer
if the resident is unable to answer the question, does not respond, or gives a nonsensical response.