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SAS Name
M0710_CU_FEEDING
Current ability to feed self.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 00 | Able to independently feed self |
| 01 | Able to feed self independently but requires: (a) meal set-up; OR (b) intermittent assistance or supervision from another person; OR (c) a liquid, pureed or ground meat diet |
| 02 | Unable to feed self and must be assisted or supervised throughout the meal/snack |
| 03 | = Able to take in nutrients orally and receives supplemental nutrients through a nasogastric tube or gastrostomy |
| 04 | Unable to take in nutrients orally and is fed nutrients through a nasogastric tube or gastrostomy |
| 05 | Unable to take in nutrients orally or by tube feeding |
| UK | Unknown |