MDS 3.0 Essentials 5: Coding Sections GG and K

MDS 3.0 Essentials 5: Coding Sections GG and K

Continue your journey through the MDS section-by-section as we explore the intent and rationale of each item. This session will cover two MDS Sections (GG and K) and walk you through the nuances of the Section GG requirements.

This session will help you:

• Understand the intent, rationale, steps for assessment, and basic coding instructions for each item
• Review key definitions that are critical to understanding coding requirements
• Recognize the differences between Section GG and Section G
• Apply the calculation of weight loss and weight gain

1.25 contact hours will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Learners must view at least 80% of the entire video and complete the associated evaluation to receive the contact hours. No partial credit will be awarded. Contact hours will be awarded for this activity until December 22, 2025.