M1220 Understanding Of Verbal Content

SAS Name
M1220_UNDRSTG_VERBAL_CNTNT

This field indicates the patient's understanding of verbal content in the patient's own language.

Code Code value
00 Understands: clear comprehension without cues or repetitions
01 Usually Understands: understands most conversations, but misses some part/intent of message. Requires cues at times to understand.
02 Sometimes Understands: understands only basic conversations or
simple, direct phrases. Frequently requires cues to understand.
03 Rarely/Never Understands
UK Unable to assess understanding.