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SAS Name
M0400_HEARING
Hearing and ability to understand spoken language in patient's own language.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 00 | No observable impairment. Able to hear and understand complex or detailed instructions and extended or abstract conversation. |
| 01 | With minimal difficulty, able to hear and understand most multi-step instructions and ordinary conversation. May need occasional repetition, extra time, or louder voice. |
| 02 | Has moderate difficulty hearing and understanding simple, one-step instructions and brief conversation; needs frequent prompting or assistance |
| 03 | Has severe difficulty hearing and understanding simple greetings and short comments. Requires multiple repetitions, restatements, demonstrations, additional time. |
| 04 | Unable to hear and understand familiar words or common expressions consistently, or patient nonresponsive. |